Amid the rising number of road accidents in Gujarat, another accident was reported late Tuesday on the Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway.

According to reports, near the Bilodra Bridge, Nadiad, a speeding car’s tyre burst, causing the car to jump the divider and collide with an oncoming truck. This collision resulted in the tragic deaths of three people.

Reports indicate that there were a total of five passengers in the car, including the driver. Among the deceased, there is one woman and two men. 

The condition of the other injured passengers is reported to be critical. Upon receiving information about the accident, a team from Nadiad Police rushed to the scene, along with the expressway’s assistance team.

A traffic jam ensued after the accident. The expressway’s patrolling team arrived to address the traffic issue. The injured have reportedly been sent to Nadiad’s government hospital.

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