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Accident – Death – Obituary News : A shocking accident unfolded on Saharkar Main Road near Trishul Chowk in Rajkot, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Friday morning, saw a speeding car lose control, resulting in a fatal collision that claimed the life of a 50-year-old man and left an 18-year-old nursing college student critically injured.
The sequence of events that led to the tragic outcome began at around 7:30 AM when Nalin Siddhpura, a local businessman renowned for his tank manufacturing and automobile garage, was struck by the out-of-control vehicle. The car first collided with a two-wheeler before careening into Siddhpura and crashing into a nearby shop. Despite the efforts of bystanders and emergency services, Siddhpura tragically succumbed to his injuries at a private hospital.
In a stroke of luck, Kumkum Kanani, an 18-year-old nursing college student, narrowly escaped death as the car plowed into the building where she and her friends were seated. While her companions managed to evade harm, Kanani sustained injuries and is currently receiving treatment at the Rajkot Civil Hospital, where her condition is reported to be stable.
Authorities wasted no time in responding to the incident, with the Bhaktinagar police taking charge of the investigation. The driver of the vehicle, identified as 21-year-old Sunny Diama, was swiftly apprehended and taken into custody. Diama, who had a history of criminal activities related to mobile thefts, was booked under Section 304 of the Indian Penal Code for culpable homicide not amounting to murder, among other relevant sections.
The tragic events that unfolded on Saharkar Main Road have sent shockwaves through the Rajkot community, prompting discussions about road safety and the consequences of reckless driving. The loss of Nalin Siddhpura, a well-known figure in the area, has deeply affected those who knew him, while the ongoing recovery of Kumkum Kanani has become a focal point of concern and support.
As the investigation continues, the incident serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of responsible driving and the enforcement of traffic laws. It underscores the potential consequences of negligence on the road and calls for a collective reevaluation of driving behaviours to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future..
