Overview
- Police identified the deceased as 54-year-old Mohd Firasat, the contracted driver of a Bolero assigned to the Electricity Department’s SDO.
- CCTV shows the truck swerving as the Bolero began a turn near Pahadi Gate, mounting the central divider before overturning onto the SUV.
- The truck has been seized for investigation and a search is underway for the driver who fled the scene, according to Rampur police.
- Rescue and clearance required cranes, JCBs and bulldozers, and traffic on the Delhi–Nainital Highway was restored after multi-hour disruption.
- Officials said compensation will follow contractor or insurance procedures after post-mortem and other legal formalities are completed.