- By Shubham Bajpai
- Mon, 03 Nov 2025 09:23 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
The Jaipur Police on Monday refuted the speculations of brake failure as the reason behind the horrific accident that claimed the lives of 14 people. Senior officials confirmed that the driver was under the influence of alcohol.
According to a report by India Today, the truck driver argued with a car driver moments before the deadly accident.
The report cited Assistant Commission Usha Yada saying that shortly before the accident, the driver had an argument with the car driver and the two brushed past each other's vehicles.
The episode did not take place on the highway itself but on a nearby road at a turn. The car driver stepped out and scolded the trucker, which enraged him.
He reportedly rammed the truck into the car. The car driver moved his vehicle aside, and the accused fled with the dumper.
Yadav said that the brakes of the dumper did not fail, but the argument had triggered the reckless driving which caused the horrible incident.
After a short altercation with the car driver, the trucker sped away and first hit a scooter and then went on to ram other vehicles.
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The bystanders came after him, but he fled the scene again. What he left behind was complete chaos, with damaged vehicles scattered and bodies lying all over the road.
President Droupadi Murmu, PM Modi and CM Bhajan Lal Sharma expressed grief over the tragic accident. The Prime Minister also announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased.
"Pained by the loss of lives due to a mishap in Jaipur, Rajasthan. My thoughts are with those who have lost their near and dear ones. I pray that the injured recover soon."
"An ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs 50,000," it added.