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A devastating road accident on the Sayla-Limbdi National Highway near Morwad village in Gujarat resulted in a tragic loss of life for a West Bengal family. Five people were killed and five others injured when a dumper collided with their travel vehicle while they were returning from Somnath. Local authorities, including police and health officials, quickly responded to the scene and initiated rescue and medical operations. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges of road safety and the unpredictable risks of highway travel.

Key Points: West Bengal Family Tragedy in Gujarat Highway Collision

  • Highway collision between dumper and traveller vehicle caused multiple fatalities
  • Victims were Kolkata family returning from Somnath
  • Rescue operations launched immediately after accident
  • Police investigation underway
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Five from West Bengal killed, five injured in road accident in Gujarat

Fatal road accident near Morwad village claims 5 lives, injures 5 more in Surendranagar, Gujarat during return trip from Somnath

"Today, on a highway, an accident happened in which 10 people were injured - BG Gohil, Chief District Health Officer"

Surendranagar, February 23

Five people died, and five others were injured in a road accident on a highway in Gujarat, officials said on Sunday. The victims, a family from West Bengal, were returning home from Somnath.

An accident occurred on the Sayla-Limbdi National Highway near Morwad village when a dumper collided with a Trump Travels vehicle. More than 10 people sustained injuries in the accident. The police reached the scene, initiated an investigation, and launched a rescue operation to retrieve the bodies from the vehicle.

Chief District Health Officer (CDHO) BG Gohil said, "Today, on a highway, an accident happened in which 10 people were injured. 5 out of those 10 people have died, and the treatment of the other 5 is going on. These people were a family from West Bengal. They were going back to their home from Somnath..."

"...On the NH towards Ahmedabad, A tempo traveller vehicle collided with a loader vehicle. It was carrying 10 people, out of which 5 people have died. The other 5 are getting the treatment...They were the residents of Kolkata, West Bengal," Deputy SP Vishal Raba said.

- ANI

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