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Seven From Two Families Die as Car Plunges Into Waterlogged Jaipur Underpass

Police cite a high-speed impact with a divider as the likely trigger, with the crash discovered hours later when locals spotted the wreck.

The underpass was under construction and so people had not been travelling there for the last few days, police said. (Sourced)
Family of 7 Dead After Car Falls Off Jaipur Ring Road | Image: File

Overview

  • The accident occurred late Saturday near Prahladpura in the Shivdaspura police station area after the car struck a divider and fell about 16 feet off the Ring Road.
  • Locals noticed the damaged vehicle in the underpass on Sunday afternoon and alerted authorities, who retrieved it with a crane.
  • All seven occupants were found dead inside the car, and their bodies were sent for post-mortem examinations.
  • Police identified the deceased as Ramraj Vaishnav, his wife Madhu and son Rudra, relative Kaluram, his wife Seema and son Rohit, and Gajraj.
  • The group was returning to Jaipur from Haridwar after immersing a relative’s ashes, and investigators are working to determine the exact time and full circumstances.