Milk canter loses control, rams into multiple vehicles, video of aftermath surfaces

New Delhi: A tragic accident occurred on Hasanpur Road in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha when an empty milk canter lost control due to a brake failure. The runaway vehicle first collided with a passenger-laden Magic van and then plowed into a bike mechanic's shop, causing extensive damage and injuries.

Teenager dies in mishap

The accident resulted in the death of a teenager and left 12 others injured. The deceased, Madhu, was among the passengers of the Magic van. The injured were quickly transported to nearby hospitals for medical attention, while Madhu's body was sent for post-mortem.

Video of the accident spot surfaces

The incident took place on Sunday around 1:30 PM. The Magic van, carrying passengers from Hapur to a Jagran in Dhawarsi, was parked in front of Azim Complex on Hasanpur Road. The passengers, including Radha Shyam and his family from Hapur district, were taking a break to drink water. Sanjay and his daughter Simmi, who were on a bike, were also present at the scene when the accident occurred.

The out-of-control Mother's Dairy milk canter, coming from the direction of Chaupala, first hit the parked Magic van, then crashed into the shop of a motorcycle mechanic. Several people and bikes were trapped under the canter. The injured were promptly rescued and taken to the hospital by police and bystanders.

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ने 10-12 लोगों को रौंदा, एक महिला की मौके पर मौत चार की हालत गंभीर, बाइक मैकेनिक के दुकान के सामने खड़ी 10- 12 बाइक पर
चढ़ी डीसीएम,सूचना मिलते ही पुलिस मौके पर पहुंची,गजरौला थाना क्षेत्र के… pic.twitter.com/PLsPOMsUjF

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Crowd apprehends canter driver

Following the accident, an enraged crowd apprehended the canter driver, Prempal, and assaulted him. Police intervened to rescue Prempal, taking him into custody and admitting him to the CHC for treatment.

What did the police say?

In-charge Inspector Harish Vardhan Singh confirmed the fatality and the injuries. "One person has died and many others are injured. The damaged vehicles are in police custody, and the injured are receiving treatment in various hospitals," he stated.