Two Accidents in Dang and Kadodara: One Seriously Injured as Car Hits Tree, Tempo Flips on Highway
South Gujarat witnessed two separate and distressing road mishaps on Sunday involving a high-speed car crash in the hilly terrain of Dang and a cargo vehicle overturning on the busy industrial corridor of Kadodara. These incidents, occurring within hours of each other, have resulted in one person fighting for their life and caused significant logistical disruptions on major transit routes. The events highlight the persistent dangers of driver fatigue during early morning hours and the risks associated with transporting heavy industrial goods on public highways.
The first major incident took place in the scenic but treacherous ghats of the Dang district. At approximately 5:00 AM on Sunday, a passenger car with Maharashtra registration number MH-15-KK-6523 was traveling from Navapur toward the town of Ahwa. As the vehicle neared the Ahwa-Navapur forest checkpost, the driver reportedly succumbed to a momentary lapse of concentration due to a sudden bout of sleepiness. This split-second ‘micro-sleep’ caused the driver to lose total control over the steering wheel, leading the vehicle to veer off the tarmac and collide violently with a massive tree standing on the roadside.
The force of the impact was so catastrophic that the entire front section of the car was reduced to a mangled heap of metal. The loud sound of the crash alerted the forest department personnel stationed at the nearby checkpost, who immediately rushed to the site along with local residents to initiate a rescue operation. One of the passengers inside the car sustained life-threatening injuries and was found in a pool of blood. Due to the critical nature of the victim’s wounds, local emergency services were summoned, and after providing initial stabilization, the 108 ambulance team referred the patient to a specialized hospital in Valsad for advanced surgery. This tragic crash serves as a grim reminder of how driving while exhausted, particularly during the dawn hours, can turn a routine journey into a life-altering disaster.
Shortly after the reports from Dang emerged, another accident was reported from the Surat district on the Kadodara-Bardoli road. A commercial tempo, heavily loaded with large bales of textile fabric, was traveling from the industrial hub of Kadodara toward Bardoli. Near the entrance to the Sri Niwas Green City, the driver lost his balance at a road junction, causing the top-heavy vehicle to tip over and flip onto its side right in the middle of the highway. The overturning of the tempo caused hundreds of textile bales to spill across the main carriage way, effectively creating a massive blockade.
The scattering of industrial cargo led to an immediate and severe traffic jam on the Kadodara-Bardoli route, which is a vital link for the region’s textile and sugarcane industries. Hundreds of vehicles were stranded on both sides of the road as the textile bales occupied almost all the lanes. Local residents and the district police worked for several hours to clear the fabric from the road and tow the overturned tempo to the side. While no fatalities were reported in this specific incident, the economic impact of the traffic delay and the damage to the cargo was substantial. It took a significant effort from the authorities to eventually restore the flow of traffic to its normal state.
Road safety experts in South Gujarat have expressed concern over these recurring patterns of accidents. They emphasize that for travelers crossing the hilly tracks of Dang, it is mandatory to take regular breaks if they feel the onset of fatigue. Similarly, for heavy vehicle operators in the Surat and Kadodara industrial belts, maintaining a moderate speed and ensuring the proper distribution of weight in the vehicle is crucial to prevent the center of gravity from shifting during turns. These two accidents in Dang and Kadodara serve as a wake-up call for both private car owners and commercial transporters to prioritize safety over speed.
As the injured passenger from the Dang accident continues to undergo treatment in Valsad, the local police have registered cases in both jurisdictions to investigate any further negligence. The incidents have once again highlighted the need for better highway monitoring and more frequent rest stops for long-distance drivers. With the winter season increasing the likelihood of early morning fog and drowsiness, the administration has urged all motorists traveling through South Gujarat to exercise extreme caution and strictly adhere to road safety protocols to avoid such unfortunate occurrences.
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