Three agricultural labourers, including two women, were killed after a pickup truck carrying farm workers overturned near Kataswana village in Vyara taluka of Tapi district, Gujarat. The labourers were on their way to a field to harvest paddy when the accident occurred. At least five others sustained serious injuries and were shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Driver Loses Control, Pickup Truck Overturns
According to preliminary information, around 10 labourers were travelling in the pickup truck to work in the paddy fields. While passing through the outskirts of Kataswana village, the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, causing it to overturn.
The accident triggered panic in the area. Local villagers rushed to the spot and helped rescue labourers trapped beneath the overturned vehicle.
Three Labourers Die While Heading to Work
Three labourers sustained fatal injuries and died on the spot, while five others were injured and rushed to a nearby hospital. The incident has left the families of the deceased in mourning.
Following the incident, police personnel reached the spot and shifted the bodies for post-mortem examination. Police have registered a case against the pickup truck driver and initiated further investigation.