Rewa Head-On Collision: 5 Hurt, Women & Child Among Injured

High-Speed Pickup Rams Auto

A head-on collision between a speeding pickup and an auto-rickshaw left five persons injured early Saturday morning. The accident occurred near Shivpur village under Panwar police station limits in Rewa district. Among the injured were four women, one child, and the auto driver. Officials confirmed that two of the victims are in critical condition.

Immediate Rescue Operations Launched

Locals rushed to the spot after hearing a loud crash. The impact of the collision was so severe that the auto-rickshaw was completely mangled. Residents immediately alerted 108 ambulance services and dialled 112. Police arrived within minutes and, with help from villagers, pulled out the trapped passengers. All five were first taken to the Community Health Centre in Jawa for primary treatment.

Two Referred To District Hospital

Medical officers at Jawa CHC identified Yogendra Yadav (38), a resident of Ghooman, and Rajkumari Yadav from Devri as the seriously injured. Their condition reportedly deteriorated during initial treatment. Doctors referred both to Rewa District Hospital for advanced care. The remaining three injured are stable and continue to receive treatment at Jawa CHC.

Pickup And Auto Seized By Police

Police reached the site and secured both vehicles. The pickup was coming from the opposite direction when it lost control, as per preliminary findings. Police have seized the auto and the pickup and sent them to the police station for mechanical inspection. An officer confirmed that a case has been registered, and further investigation is underway.

Locals Allege Minors Driving Without Licences

Villagers at the scene raised concerns over rising reckless driving in the area. Residents claimed that unauthorised vehicles, especially e-rickshaws, are often driven by minors in the tarai belt. “Accidents have become frequent because nobody checks licences here,” said a local shopkeeper who witnessed the crash. Police have not yet confirmed if the pickup driver was a minor.

Rising Road Accidents In Focus

Data from recent months shows a spike in road mishaps across Rewa district. The Rewa police administration had earlier issued advisories against over-speeding on narrow village roads. However, compliance remains low. Saturday’s accident has once again brought attention to weak enforcement of traffic rules in rural areas. Officials admit that patrolling on interior routes is not consistent.

Police Investigation Underway

Police are recording statements from eyewitnesses. Officials indicated that CCTV cameras from nearby shops are being scanned to ascertain the exact cause. The pickup driver fled the spot after the collision, according to sources. Police teams are now trying to trace the vehicle owner. Authorities have assured that strict action will be taken under the Motor Vehicles Act.

What Happens Next

Rewa district administration has directed health officials to ensure the best possible care for the critical patients. Police will file a final report after completing the mechanical inspection and collecting all evidence. Locals demand a permanent checkpost on this stretch to monitor over-speeding. Meanwhile, the condition of the two referred patients will determine if further legal action under negligent driving sections is added.