Girl Dies, Another Injured After Truck Hits Scooter in Ahmedabad

A girl died and another sustained serious injuries after a truck was involved in an accident with their scooter near Karnavati intersection in Ahmedabad on Friday night, while they were on their way to play Garba at Karnavati Club. The incident has raised concerns over the enforcement of restrictions on the entry of heavy vehicles into the city during Navratri, when large numbers of people travel to participate in Garba celebrations.

The deceased was identified as Komal Kurdiya. Her cousin, Payal Kurdiya, and Payal’s younger sister, Aarti, were also involved in the incident. According to the available information, the girls had set out for the Garba venue along with friends, but the journey turned tragic when Komal and Aarti’s scooter was involved in an accident near the intersection.

Friends Waiting Near Club Gate Learn of Accident

Payal Kurdiya, a resident of Mridul Park Society in Chandlodia, had gone to Karnavati Club on Friday night to play Garba with her cousin Komal and friends living nearby. Payal had reached the club on her sister’s scooter, while other friends were accompanying them. However, Komal and Aarti, Payal’s younger sister, were travelling on another scooter and were left behind.

As Komal and Aarti did not arrive with the others, the group waited near the club gate. During this time, an accident involving a truck occurred near Karnavati intersection. When Payal and her friends reached the scene to find out what had happened, they were shocked to discover that Komal and Aarti had been involved in the accident.

Komal sustained serious head injuries in the collision. Emergency ambulance personnel from the 108 service arrived at the scene and declared her dead. Aarti, who had also sustained injuries, was taken to hospital for medical treatment.

Heavy-Vehicle Restrictions Raise Questions Over Enforcement

The accident has renewed concerns about the implementation of restrictions on the entry of heavy vehicles into Ahmedabad during Navratri. Such restrictions are intended to reduce traffic risks during the festival, when roads and public spaces see increased movement of people travelling to Garba venues.

Despite the restrictions, the presence and movement of heavy vehicles on city roads have raised questions about monitoring and enforcement. The incident near Karnavati intersection has brought renewed attention to the need for effective traffic management and compliance with the rules during major public celebrations.

The accident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety during Navratri, when increased traffic and late-night travel can create additional challenges for motorists and pedestrians. Ensuring compliance with traffic restrictions and maintaining vigilance at busy intersections remain important aspects of public safety during the festival.

The incident was reported to the SG Traffic-2 police, who registered a case and initiated further action in connection with the accident. Further details regarding the circumstances of the collision and responsibility for the incident were not provided in the available report.