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Video: Pick-up van overturns at road crossing, all passengers fall

June 1, 2022
Bharat Times

Telangana: No passenger got serious injury as they were fast on their feet.

Traveling in cargo vehicles is common in India. They often board partially open lorries and trucks to reach their destinations for various reasons, including saving money on bus tickets. But it can prove to be dangerous and fatal.

A pickup van full of people overturned at a crossroads in Telangana. As soon as it did, its loading bay landed and all the passengers were thrown on the road. None of the passengers appeared to be seriously injured as they quickly got up on their feet.

A video of the incident was shared by Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) Managing Director VC Sajjanar.

“Goods vehicles are not meant to transport people,” Sajjanar said.

Many people reacted to the post. While some users found the video funny, others urged passengers to be responsible and not take shortcuts in life.

One user said, ‘People should understand that shortcut methods put their lives in danger.

Some others attributed the accident to speeding. “Driver negligence,” said one user.

“Agree with you sir, but I see nothing wrong with it if driven properly. Lectures on road safety and driving can help,” said another.

However, some Twitter users claimed that people were forced to travel in “dangerous vehicles” due to the lack of adequate public transport in the state.

Another user said, “Sir, increase the number of public transport vehicles, no one will travel in such dangerous transport vehicles.”

“They will choose these unsafe modes when the fare of public transport is increased. Hon’ble officer is requested to kindly reduce the fares,” said a user.

According to a recent report by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, there were more than 3.66 lakh road accidents in the country in 2020. More than 1.31 lakh people died in these accidents.