- By Akansha Pandey
- Sun, 30 Nov 2025 09:44 AM (IST)
- Source:Jagran News Network
The onset of winter has seen a sharp increase in road accidents in the region. Over a span of just 21 days in November, eight accidents occurred, resulting in the loss of nine lives and numerous injuries.
Causes And Trends
The cold weather has become a significant factor, with driver drowsiness contributing to several crashes. Out of the eight reported accidents, six occurred at night. This is largely due to drivers travelling overnight to transport agricultural produce to markets (mandis) in other states. The Haripur Koti Minas State Highway has been particularly affected, witnessing two loader vehicle accidents within a ten-day period.
Timeline Of Fatalities (November)
November 9: Two students from JBIT Engineering College were killed when their car collided with a tree in Rampur on the Dehradun-Paonta Highway.
November 9: In a separate incident in Juddo, a dumper truck driver identified as Sundar, a resident of Pul Number 1, Doctorganj, Vikasnagar, died.
November 10: 52-year-old Ogar Rana, a resident of Bastil, passed away after falling into a gorge near Kanda Band.
November 10: On Horawala Marg in Sahaspur, tractor driver Mursalin, a resident of Usmanpur Chharba, died after falling from his vehicle near Sheru ki Ghati.
November 18: Rashid, a resident of Vikasnagar, died when a loader vehicle plunged into a gorge near Juddo.
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November 19: Rajendra Singh, a resident of Dhoira village, was killed after his utility vehicle fell into a gorge near Dhoira.
November 23: Motorcyclist Mukesh died while undergoing treatment for injuries sustained after being hit by a truck on Langha Road.
November 29: Govind, son of Jawahar and resident of Buraila village, died when a pickup truck loaded with tomatoes fell into a gorge near Ichhari Dam.