One killed, six injured after car overturns near Mogaldham on Bagodara–Bavla highway

A road accident occurred early Thursday morning on the Bagodara–Bavla National Highway, near Mogaldham in Gujarat. An Eeco car carrying pilgrims returning to Sabarkantha after visiting Chotila overturned when the driver reportedly lost control of the steering.

According to reports, one person died on the spot, while six others sustained serious injuries in the mishap.

Eyewitnesses said the impact of the accident was so severe that the van overturned and veered off the road, landing about 50 metres away. The incident caused panic among commuters on the highway, many of whom rushed to help the victims.

Upon receiving information, ambulance teams from Bagodara and Bavla reached the site immediately. The injured were initially taken to Bavla Government Hospital for first aid but were later referred to Sola Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad due to the severity of their injuries.

Meanwhile, a team from the Bavla Police also arrived at the scene. The deceased’s body has been sent for post-mortem, and authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident.