- Driver killed instantly by iron rods on Dwarka Expressway.
- Sedan collided with electric tempo carrying iron rods.
- His wife was hospitalized in shock, and police are investigating the fatal accident.
Jagran Correspondent, Gurugram: A man was killed in a horrific road accident on the Dwarka Expressway on Friday afternoon after his car collided with an electric tempo carrying iron rods near AVL Society in Gurugram's Sector 37 police station area.
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The accident took place at around 2:00 p.m. According to preliminary information, a white sedan was travelling on the Dwarka Expressway when it collided with an electric tempo loaded with iron rods.
The impact was so severe that the iron rods went inside the front of the car and stabbed the driver's body, killing him instantly. His wife, who was seated in the front passenger seat, went into shock and lost consciousness after witnessing the accident. She was immediately rushed to a nearby private hospital, where she is currently undergoing treatment.
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Iron Rods Pierced Through Car
The collision completely crushed the front portion of the sedan. The iron rods being transported in the tempo tore through the vehicle and fatally injured the driver. He was declared dead at the scene.
The incident drew a large crowd of onlookers, while emergency responders and police personnel quickly arrived at the location.
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Police Investigation Underway
After receiving information about the accident, teams from the Gurugram Sector 37 police station and the traffic police reached the scene. Officials took both vehicles into custody and began an investigation. According to police, the exact cause of the accident is yet to be determined.
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The accident briefly disrupted traffic on the Dwarka Expressway. Police used a crane to remove the damaged vehicles from the road, after which normal traffic movement was restored.