8 of family hurt after tempo collides with crane in Ambala

Early morning on a highway near the Rampur turn in Ambala, a tempo traveller carrying 12 passengers and its driver collided with a crane, leaving eight family members injured. Police officials said the incident occurred during the early morning hours, and the vehicle struck a Hydra crane that was positioned on the roadside.

The tempo, a common mode of public transport in the region, was traveling along the highway when the collision happened. The crane, a large construction vehicle, was stationary at the time of the accident, according to initial police reports. The impact caused severe damage to the tempo and resulted in injuries to eight occupants, who were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Local authorities have not yet released details about the cause of the crash, but they are investigating whether the tempo failed to maintain a safe distance or if the crane’s placement contributed to the incident. No deaths were reported, and the injured were described as being in serious but stable condition.

The incident left eight people hurt, highlighting the personal toll of road mishaps in the area. Traffic on the highway was temporarily disrupted as police cleared the scene and removed the damaged tempo. Drivers were advised to exercise caution while navigating the stretch near Rampur turn, especially during early morning hours when visibility may be reduced.

Ambala, a rapidly growing city in Haryana, has seen an increase in road traffic over the past decade, putting additional pressure on its road network. Local officials often point to the mix of commercial vehicles, public transport, and private cars as factors that complicate safe travel on the highways that cut through the region.

Police have urged motorists to follow signage and maintain appropriate speed, particularly in areas where heavy equipment is present. They also appealed to the public to report any suspicious or hazardous conditions that could lead to similar accidents.

Source: Hindustan Times