Three farm workers die as pickup truck overturns in Gujarat
The accident occurred in the Katashvan village area of Vyara taluka when the driver lost control of the vehicle.
Three farm workers, including two women and one man, died on the spot after their pickup tempo overturned in the Katashvan village area of Vyara taluka in Gujarat's Tapi district on Wednesday morning, according to Bhaskar English.
The vehicle was carrying approximately 10 workers who were travelling to harvest paddy in the fields. The accident happened when the driver suddenly lost control of the steering, causing the tempo to overturn on the road.
More than five others sustained serious injuries and were rushed to UNM Hospital in Vyara for medical treatment. Local villagers arrived at the scene to conduct rescue operations and pull workers trapped under the vehicle.
The Vyara police arrived at the site and took custody of the bodies to arrange for post-mortem examinations. The police have registered a case against the tempo driver for negligent driving.
A detailed investigation into the accident has been launched by the Vyara police.