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Truck drags car 100 meters on Kanpur highway, occupants miraculously escape

A high-speed truck rammed into a car on the national highway in Kanpur Dehat, dragging the vehicle for nearly 100 meters in a terrifying accident that was captured on CCTV cameras.

Truck drags car 100 meters on Kanpur highway, occupants miraculously escape
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A high-speed truck rammed into a car on the national highway in Kanpur Dehat, dragging the vehicle for nearly 100 meters in a terrifying accident that was captured on CCTV cameras. The dramatic footage has since gone viral on social media, showing the horrifying moments when the truck collided with the car and continued moving forward with the damaged vehicle stuck beneath it.

The incident took place on the national highway under the jurisdiction of Raniya police station in Kanpur Dehat district. Eyewitnesses and passersby who spotted the truck dragging the car raised an alarm and managed to stop the truck driver after the vehicle had been pushed approximately 100 meters from the point of impact. The CCTV video clearly shows the force of the collision and how the car was caught under the truck's chassis and dragged along the road.

All the occupants of the car had a miraculous escape and survived the crash, though they were left severely shaken by the ordeal. The car, however, was completely mangled and badly damaged in the accident, with extensive destruction visible to its body and structure. The visual evidence from the scene shows the vehicle in a severely crushed state, highlighting how narrowly the passengers avoided serious injury or death.

Local police from Raniya police station have launched an investigation into the accident and are examining the circumstances that led to the collision. Authorities are reviewing the viral CCTV footage as part of their probe and are likely to take action against the truck driver for rash and negligent driving. The incident has once again raised concerns about overspeeding and dangerous driving on national highways, which continue to witness frequent accidents causing loss of life and property.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the accident on the Kanpur highway?

A high-speed truck rammed into a car on the national highway in Kanpur Dehat and dragged the vehicle for nearly 100 meters. The collision was captured on CCTV cameras and the footage went viral on social media.

Where did the incident take place?

The accident occurred on the national highway under the jurisdiction of Raniya police station in Kanpur Dehat district.

Did anyone survive the accident?

Yes, all occupants of the car miraculously escaped and survived the crash, though they were severely shaken. The car was completely mangled and badly damaged.

What action is being taken following the accident?

Local police from Raniya police station have launched an investigation into the accident and are reviewing the CCTV footage. Authorities are likely to take action against the truck driver for rash and negligent driving.

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