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Jaipur Horror: Drunk Dumper Driver Kills 12, Crushes 17 Vehicles

A horrific accident unfolded in Jaipur's Harmara area when a drunk dumper driver lost control of his vehicle. The speeding dumper crushed 17 vehicles over nearly 300 meters, leaving 12 people dead and many injured. Eyewitnesses described scenes of devastation with victims mutilated beyond recognition and vehicles reduced to metal heaps. Police Commissioner Sachin Mittal rushed to the spot as rescue operations continued for hours.

Key Points: Drunk Dumper Driver Kills 12 in Jaipur Vehicle Crash Horror

  • Dumper was traveling over 100 km/hour when it suddenly veered out of control
  • Victims were mutilated beyond recognition with limbs severed
  • Driver was caught by locals at scene and handed to police
  • Locals demanded underpass or safety barrier to prevent future tragedies
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Jaipur horror: 12 killed as drunk dumper driver crushes 17 vehicles

12 dead as drunk dumper driver loses control in Jaipur's Harmara area, crushing 17 vehicles over 300 meters. Police Commissioner Sachin Mittal at scene.

"It kept crushing vehicles and people in its path. Ambulances were called immediately to rush the injured to hospitals. - Police Official"

Jaipur, Nov 3

A horrific accident rocked Jaipur's Harmara area on Monday afternoon when a high-speed dumper, allegedly driven by a drunk driver, lost control and crushed 17 vehicles over a stretch of nearly 300 meters, leaving 12 people dead and more than ten others injured.

The accident occurred around 1 p.m. near Loha Mandi, VKI (Vishwakarma Industrial Area), as the dumper was heading towards the Loha Mandi petrol pump from Road Number 14 to get onto the highway.

Eyewitnesses said the vehicle was moving at a speed of over 100 km/hour when it suddenly veered out of control, ramming into cars, motorcycles, and pedestrians one after another.

The impact was devastating. Many victims were mutilated beyond recognition -- some had limbs severed, and several bodies lay scattered across Sikar Road. Vehicles were crushed into heaps of metal, and blood stains were visible across the accident stretch.

Police said the dumper was empty and had struck vehicles continuously for around 300 meters before halting.

"It kept crushing vehicles and people in its path. Ambulances were called immediately to rush the injured to hospitals," he said.

The driver was caught by locals at the scene and handed over to the police.

Preliminary reports suggest he was intoxicated at the time of the crash. Police have detained him for interrogation.

Police Commissioner Sachin Mittal and Additional Commissioner Rahul Prakash rushed to the spot along with senior traffic officials.

Rescue operations continued for hours as cranes and ambulances were deployed to clear the wreckage.

Locals created a ruckus at the site, demanding an underpass or safety barrier to prevent similar tragedies. However, the police managed to pacify the crowd.

The seriously injured were shifted to the SMS Hospital Trauma Centre, where emergency protocols were activated to handle the mass casualties. CCTV footage of the incident shows the dumper barrelling down the road, uncontrollably crushing everything in its path.

Authorities have launched a detailed investigation into the incident.

More details are awaited as the probe continues.

- IANS

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Rohit P
I travel on this route daily for work. The industrial area roads are always dangerous with heavy vehicles speeding. Authorities need to install speed breakers and proper traffic signals. Too many lives lost due to negligence 😞
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Arjun K
While the drunk driver is definitely at fault, let's also question why such heavy vehicles are allowed to operate during peak hours in residential areas. The transport department needs stricter regulations and regular checks.
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Sarah B
As someone who recently visited Jaipur, I'm shocked by this tragedy. The locals are right to demand safety measures. An underpass or proper barriers could have prevented this horrific incident. My deepest condolences to all affected families.
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Vikram M
This is why we need zero tolerance for drunk driving in India. The punishment should be so severe that nobody dares to drive after drinking. 12 innocent lives lost because of one person's irresponsible behavior. Unacceptable!
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Michael C
The description of the scene is absolutely terrifying. Crushing 17 vehicles over 300 meters? This could have been prevented with better enforcement. Hope the investigation leads to real changes in traffic management and driver accountability.
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Kavya N
My cousin works in VKI area and we were so worried when we heard the news. Thankfully he's safe, but many

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