A fiery road mishap in Indore has shattered families, killing three including the daughter of a former home minister in what authorities call a preventable disaster. The incident rocked Vijay Nagar late evening, exposing glaring safety lapses.
Details emerged of a luxury car plowing headlong into a parked truck, sparking a blaze that engulfed the vehicle. Bystanders’ heroic attempts to assist were thwarted by intense heat until professionals arrived with hydraulic tools.
Priya Sharma, rising star in law and daughter to Rajendra Sharma, ex-Home Minister, succumbed alongside friends Rohan Gupta and Neha Patel. Toxicology awaits, but witnesses report erratic driving.
Police narrative paints a picture of recklessness: overtaking maneuvers in fog led to the doom. Truck operator detained, facing charges of culpable homicide. Indore’s roads claim lives weekly, stats show 1.5 daily on average.
Grief-stricken father Rajendra vows to champion road safety legislation in Priya’s memory. Community vigils underway, with youth groups protesting lax enforcement.
Experts urge AI-based monitoring and stricter licensing. As investigations deepen, Indore reflects on how to shield its roads from becoming graveyards. The triple loss serves as a stark wake-up call for safer motoring.