32 killed in dumper-related accidents in Dehradun this year

DEHRADUN: At least 32 people were killed and over two dozen were injured in Dehradun in accidents that involved either speeding dumpers or trucks this year.
Incidentally, a seven-year-old girl was killed and her mother suffered serious injuries after the scooter they were travelling was hit from behind by a speeding truck in Nehru colony police station area of Dehradun on Sunday.
The accident had taken place near Mohkampur area when 31-year-old Rita Khulbe and her minor daughter Priyanshi Khulbe were returning on their scooter from Laxman Sidh temple to their home at Gorakhpur Chowk near Defence Colony.
The police data shows that of the total 188 road accidents reported in Dehradun between January 1, 2019 and July 28, 2019, 42 were caused by trucks and dumpers.
Moreover, of the total 98 casualties in road accidents, 32 were mowed down by dumpers and trucks.
According to Prakash Chandra, superintendent of police (SP) traffic, “Police have been conducting special campaigns against dumpers and trucks in Dehradun. However, still many errant drivers indulge in speeding and rash driving on city roads.”
He added that the victim girl was not wearing helmet although headgear is compulsory for pillion rider too. “Everyone travelling on two-wheelers should wear helmet,” said SP traffic.
Earlier this month, on July 11, a 15-year-old girl Mansi Bisht was killed after being hit by a speeding dumper on Shimla Bypass road, prompting district magistrate to order installation of speed governors and CCTV cameras along the notorious stretch.
Later, director general (DG) law and order Ashok Kumar ordered the district police to enforce no entry of heavy vehicles into the city during the already set timings. Besides, directions were also passed to file FIRs against the driver and the owner of the vehicle in case of an accident.