A tragic road accident claimed the lives of four individuals in Gujarat's Mahisagar district on Thursday night. 

Four individuals travelling from Othwad village in Balasinor, Mahisagar, were on their way to finalise the arrangements for a temple’s consecration ceremony. 

During their journey, a Nilgai suddenly appeared on the road. The driver lost control, causing the car to overturn. The impact was so severe that all four youths in the car died on the spot.

As per reports, the minivan had five passengers and four of them lost their lives, while one is undergoing treatment in the hospital.

The deceased have been identified as Jashvant Thakor, Vinu Thakor, Rajeshkumar Thakor, and Puna Thakor alias Pujesinh Arjunsinh. 

All four were residents of Othwad village in Balasinor. The 

Kathlal Police in Kheda reached the site, registered a case, and initiated further investigation.

Notable, the highway connecting Mahisagar and Ahmedabad in Kheda has been facing frequent accidents due to Nilgai sightings for quite some time. Similar incidents have occurred on this highway in the past. Following this tragic accident, a pall of gloom has enveloped the victims’ families and the village.

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