- By Akansha Pandey
- Thu, 25 Dec 2025 12:45 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
A heart-wrenching road accident occurred in Narnaul, Haryana, late Wednesday night. A speeding canter truck rammed into a car on National Highway 152-D, just a short distance before the toll plaza. The collision was so severe that the car immediately caught fire, giving the three occupants no chance to escape. Within moments, the vehicle turned into a fireball, resulting in the tragic death of all three individuals on the spot.
Victim's Identification
The victims have been identified as Rajkumar Yaduvanshi, an advocate and former District Councilor from Neerpur village; Ravidutt (alias Dara Singh), a cloth merchant; and Praveen (alias Paumi), a taxi driver. Reports state that the three were returning from work around 2:30 AM in a Kia Carens car when the speeding canter hit them from behind due to negligent driving.
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Following the impact, both the car and the canter caught fire. The canter driver managed to jump out of his vehicle and fled the scene, while the three individuals trapped inside the car were burnt to death. Upon receiving information about the accident, the fire brigade, police, and ambulance rushed to the spot. Firefighters brought the blaze under control, and after significant effort, the three bodies were extracted from the car.
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Background Of The Deceased
Rajkumar Yaduvanshi was a practicing advocate and had previously served as a District Councilor. Ravidutt owned a large clothing showroom opposite Subhash Park in Narnaul, while Praveen was a taxi driver and reportedly unmarried. Rajkumar is survived by one son, while Ravidutt leaves behind two sons, one of whom is married.
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Police Action
The police have sent the bodies to the Civil Hospital for post-mortem examinations. Preliminary investigations point to the canter driver's high speed and negligence as the cause of the accident. Police teams are actively searching for the absconding driver. This tragic incident has cast a pall of gloom over Narnaul city and Neerpur village.