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In Saharanpur, a family survived after their car plunged into an unmarked 11-foot pit dug by a municipal contractor. Locals demand action over the negligence.
As the vehicle travelled along a poorly lit stretch of road, it suddenly fell into a large pit dug in the middle of the road. (Image: X/@thetatvaindia)
A family had a close shave after the car they were travelling in plunged into an 11-foot-deep pit in Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur, in the early hours of Wednesday. It is believed that the pit was dug by a municipal contractor.
The incident unfolded around 1am when Virendra, a resident of Jukhedi village, was driving his ailing mother to Gangoh for medical treatment. Accompanying him were his wife, children, and brother. As the vehicle travelled along a poorly lit stretch of road, it suddenly fell into a large pit dug in the middle of the road.
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Miraculously, all family members managed to escape the vehicle without serious injuries. According to a report in India Today, the family was pulled to safety with the help of nearby residents, and the ailing mother was taken to the hospital.
India Today, citing locals, reported that the pit had been dug by a municipal contractor for boring work but was left completely unmarked—without warning signs or barricades. Locals alleged that the contractor’s negligence could have easily led to a fatal accident.
Furious over the incident, locals said a major tragedy was averted, but this level of carelessness is unacceptable.
They also pointed out that a major mishap could have occurred had another vehicle passed through the area in the dark.
Later in the morning, a bulldozer crane was brought in to retrieve the car from the pit. The incident has sparked outrage among residents, who are now demanding strict action against the responsible contractor. They claim the lack of safety measures reflects a pattern of negligence that could have deadly consequences.
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Manisha Roy is a Senior Sub-Editor at News18.com’s general desk. She comes with an experience of over 5 years in media industry. She covers politics and other hard news. She can be contacted at Manisha.Roy@nw18… Read More
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