Mom and Dad had gone out dressed up in new clothes, and when they returned, the pieces of the body were soaked in blood
Jodhpur (Rajasthan). A horrific road accident in Jodhpur district took away two lives and left a family in deep shock. The accident took place on Sunday night on the Megastate Highway of Pipar, when a trailer lost control over its speed and overturned on an Alto car while trying to avoid a cattle that suddenly came on the road. In this accident, a jeweler Khemraj Soni (36), and his wife Monika Soni (34) who were travelling in the car died.
The parents were returning from their nephew's wedding
According to reports, Khemraj and his wife were returning from their nephew's wedding ceremony when the accident occurred. The incident took place near Malavas, 10 km from Pipar, where a bull suddenly came in front of the trailer. In an attempt to avoid the bull, the trailer driver took a turn, due to which the trailer went out of control and overturned. The Alto car parked under the trailer was completely flattened, and both Khemraj and Monika, who were inside the car, were badly trapped.
Both were crushed under the trailer
After the accident, a huge crowd gathered at the spot and the police were immediately informed. The police along with 108 ambulances reached the spot and started the rescue work. The trailer was carrying 60 tonnes of sacks filled with lime powder, under which the Alto car was completely crushed. The help of 3 cranes and 2 JCB machines was taken on the spot to take out the bodies. After an hour of hard work, Khemraj and Monika were taken out of the car, but Khemraj had died on the spot. Monika was immediately sent to Pipar Hospital, but she also died before reaching there.
There was mourning in the wedding family
Khemraj used to run a jewellery shop in Merta City and his family had two young children. This accident has not only plunged Khemraj and Monika's family into grief, but the entire Soni community is also deeply saddened. Their last rites will be performed in Merta city this afternoon. Normally a 10-wheel trailer weighs about 30 tonnes. About 60 tonnes of goods were loaded on it. The couple was buried under a total weight of about 9000 kg and their bodies were found in a very bad condition.
PC:Asianetnews