A tragic road accident in Ujjain has sparked outrage among medical students after an MBBS student killed in Ujjain road accident near the gate of RD Gardi Medical College on Saturday morning. The victim, 20-year-old Harshit Mehra, a second-year MBBS student, lost his life after being hit by a speeding truck on Agar Road.
The incident has once again raised serious questions about Ujjain road safety and the lack of traffic control measures near educational institutions.
Fatal Accident Near College Gate
According to police reports, Harshit was entering the college premises from his hostel when a speeding truck rammed into him near the main gate on Agar Road. He sustained severe injuries and died on the spot.
Eyewitnesses said the truck driver abandoned the vehicle immediately after the accident and fled the scene. Police teams from Chimanganj Police Station reached the spot shortly after receiving information.
Officials confirmed that efforts are underway to trace and arrest the accused driver. A case has been registered, and further investigation is in progress.
Students Block Agar Road, Demand Immediate Safety Measures
Following the tragic incident, angry students staged a student protest on Agar Road, blocking traffic for nearly an hour. The road blockade caused long traffic jams, with vehicles lined up on both sides.
Students demanded:
Installation of speed breakers near the college gate
Deployment of traffic police during peak hours
Strict monitoring of heavy vehicles passing through the area
Permanent traffic control systems to prevent future accidents
Many students alleged that several minor accidents had occurred earlier due to speeding vehicles, but authorities failed to implement lasting safety solutions.
CSP Pushpa Prajapati and Chimanganj police station in-charge Gajendra Pancharia addressed the protesting students and assured them that necessary road safety arrangements would be implemented soon. After receiving official assurance, the students withdrew their protest.
A Bright Student With Big Dreams
Harshit Mehra was originally from Indore and was the only son in his family. His father had passed away earlier, and his mother works as a mehendi designer.
Faculty members described him as a brilliant and multi-talented student. Dr. Ruchi Mishra from the Physiotherapy Department shared that Harshit excelled not only in academics but also in music. He had won multiple awards during the college’s recent Silver Jubilee celebrations.
“He was disciplined, talented, and deeply passionate about medicine,” a faculty member said.
Why This Incident Matters Now
The MBBS student killed in Ujjain road accident highlights a larger issue of road safety near schools and colleges across Madhya Pradesh. With increasing traffic flow and heavy vehicle movement, educational institutions located along busy highways remain vulnerable zones.
Experts emphasize that immediate infrastructure upgrades such as speed-calming measures, zebra crossings, warning signage, and CCTV monitoring can significantly reduce accident risks.
Urban safety planners suggest:
Conducting a road safety audit around campuses
Restricting heavy vehicle movement during peak student hours
Installing rumble strips and reflective signboards
As investigations continue, the tragic loss of a young medical student has left the campus community grieving. The focus now shifts to whether authorities will act swiftly to prevent another life from being lost on the same stretch of road.
The coming days will determine if this heartbreaking incident leads to meaningful and lasting change in Ujjain’s traffic safety framework.
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