Delhi Police Head Constable Dies in Rajasthan Roadways Bus Overturn

A Delhi Police head constable died and five others were injured in a road accident involving a Rajasthan Roadways bus that overturned while trying to avoid a car that had suddenly taken the Delhi-Jaipur highway from a service road. The accident occurred at Panchgaon Chowk, which has reported at least 10 deaths in the past three years. The bus driver's reckless behavior, including speeding and failing to apply the brakes in time, has been blamed for the accident.

Key Takeaways:

• The accident occurred at Panchgaon Chowk, a notorious junction that has reported at least 10 deaths in the past three years.
• Delhi Police head constable Ashok Kumar (39) died due to critical head injuries sustained in the accident.
• The Rajasthan Roadways bus was traveling at a speed of 70kmph when it crashed past the road divider and overturned on the other carriageway.
• The bus driver's reckless behavior, including speeding, has been blamed for the accident.
• Passengers alleged that they had warned the bus driver about his reckless driving earlier in the journey.
• Coordinated efforts with police helped rescue 35 passengers in just a couple of minutes.
• Eight injured, including a 10-year-old child, were rushed to various hospitals in Manesar and Gurgaon.

Statistics:

• 10 deaths have been reported at Panchgaon Chowk in the past three years.
• The bus was traveling at a speed of 70kmph at the time of the accident.
• 8 injured, including a 10-year-old child, were rushed to hospital.
• 35 passengers were rescued in just a couple of minutes.
• The bus was traveling from Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi to Sikar in Rajasthan.

Sources:

• The Times of India - Gurgaon
• JB News Network
• Jagran News Network