Two Sleeper Buses Collide Near Vadodara on Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway: 2 Dead, Over 15 Injured

Two sleeper buses collide near Vadodara on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway (NH-48), resulting in a tragic accident that claimed two lives and left more than 15 people injured. The collision occurred near Lakodara Patiya in Karjan taluka of Gujarat’s Vadodara district in the early hours of Monday.

According to officials, the accident involved two private luxury sleeper buses traveling from Surat towards Saurashtra. The rear bus rammed into the one in front, leading to a devastating impact that crushed portions of both vehicles. The Karjan Fire Department immediately responded, using hydraulic cutters to rescue trapped passengers from the mangled buses.

Rescue Operation and Casualties

Authorities confirmed that the conductor of the rear bus and a woman passenger from the front bus died on the spot. Firefighters had to cut through the metal sheets using hydraulic equipment to recover their bodies. Around 15 other passengers suffered injuries ranging from minor to severe and were promptly taken to nearby hospitals by toll ambulances.

A spokesperson from the Karjan Fire Department said the rescue teams faced difficulty due to the heavy damage to the buses’ front sections. Despite the challenging conditions, all passengers were successfully evacuated from the accident site within hours.

Police Investigation and Traffic Disruption

Karjan Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) Vijay Madan informed Bharat Details that an FIR has been registered against the driver of the rear bus, who initially fled the scene fearing public anger. “We have tracked him down and are proceeding with his arrest. Among the deceased was a woman whose child is among the injured,” he added.

Following the collision, traffic movement on the busy Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway was disrupted for some time. Police teams worked swiftly to clear the wreckage and restore normal flow. The investigation is underway to determine whether negligence or speeding led to the crash.

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Eyewitness Accounts and Background

Eyewitnesses traveling behind the buses said the collision was sudden and caused a loud crash that halted traffic for nearly half an hour. Local residents and motorists quickly gathered at the scene to help before rescue teams arrived.

This stretch of NH-48 between Surat and Vadodara is known for heavy traffic, especially from long-distance buses and trucks. Locals have repeatedly urged authorities to implement stricter speed controls and better lighting in accident-prone zones like Lakodara Patiya.

Current Condition of the Injured

As of now, the injured passengers are undergoing treatment at a local hospital in Karjan. Officials stated that most of them are out of danger, though a few remain under observation due to fractures and head injuries.

The fatal accident on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway near Vadodara once again highlights the urgent need for stricter road safety enforcement and awareness among commercial drivers. Police have assured that strict action will be taken against those responsible for the negligence that led to the loss of innocent lives.

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