Truck mows down 3 girls in Ghazipur, injures mother
A speeding truck killed three young girls and injured their mother late Friday night in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghazipur district. The accident occurred around 11 pm near Kamakhya Dham temple in the Gahmar police station area.
Santara Devi and her daughters—Sapna Kumari (9), Kabootri (7), and Jwala (4)—slept inside their roadside hut when the truck rammed straight into it. The vehicle was heading from Ghazipur to Bara.
Station House Officer (SHO) Ashish Nath Singh reached the site shortly after the accident. He confirmed the deaths of all three children. “The truck crushed them instantly,” he said. “Santara Devi suffered serious injuries and is now receiving treatment at a government hospital.”
The horrifying crash shocked the local community. Many residents gathered at the scene in disbelief as police launched a probe.
Soon after the incident, police seized the truck. The driver fled the spot. Authorities have launched a manhunt to track him down. “We are checking CCTV footage and questioning locals,” the SHO added.
As news spread, tension grew in the area. Villagers expressed anger over frequent accidents caused by reckless driving near the temple. “This road sees high-speed traffic. Yet, there’s no speed control or safety barriers,” said a local resident.
Emergency teams rushed Santara Devi to the nearest government hospital. Doctors are monitoring her condition closely. Family members of the victims arrived early Saturday morning and demanded justice.
Police sent the children’s bodies for post-mortem. Officials assured swift action against the truck driver and promised support to the bereaved family.
This tragic accident highlights growing concerns about road safety in rural Uttar Pradesh. Locals say many families live in roadside huts due to poverty and lack of housing. Without barriers or warning signs, these vulnerable shelters often stand just feet away from busy roads.
Moreover, residents complain about poor lighting and lack of traffic enforcement in the area. “We have asked for speed breakers before, but no one listened,” said a temple worker.
Local leaders visited the site and offered condolences. They promised financial aid to the family and pressed for urgent safety upgrades near the temple.
Meanwhile, police registered a case against the unidentified driver. Officers have shared the truck’s details with nearby checkpoints and transport authorities.
As Santara Devi fights for her life, the community mourns the loss of three innocent children. Their photos now lie beside oil lamps in the damaged hut, a heartbreaking reminder of a night gone terribly wrong.
Authorities now face pressure to prevent such tragedies. Villagers want immediate action—better road safety, stricter traffic checks, and protection for roadside dwellers.
Until then, the narrow lane outside Kamakhya Dham stands silent. But the grief inside that shattered hut echoes loudly.
