Amid the surge in accidents in Gujarat raising concerns over road safety, four people were reportedly pronounced dead as the pickup van carrying them overturned into a canal near Vadodara today.

According to reports, the driver of the pickup van lost control of the vehicle which led to the van plunging into the canal near Kotambi cricket stadium. 

According to sources, there were 12 people in the pickup van. While seven people have been rescued and immediately taken to the hospital for urgent treatment, residents and the fire department team are currently engaged in rescue operations.

The police have arrived at the accident site and a probe has begun.

There is a possibility of the death toll increasing in the accident.

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