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Time of India
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
11 deaths in 3 years: Why Pachgaon Chowk is one of Gurgaon most dangerous spots
Gurgaon: Traffic cops have identified 23 conflict points at Pachgaon Chowk, one of the city's most notorious blackspots that has witnessed 11 fatalities and 12 injuries in 19 accidents between 2021 and 2024. The traffic engineering centre has highlighted how the junction's complex layout, combining high-speed highway traffic with slow-moving local vehicles, creates a deadly mix. The most recent tragedy occurred on June 21, when a Delhi Police head constable died and five others were injured after a Rajasthan Roadways bus overturned while trying to avoid crashing into a car. The report, prepared under DCP (traffic) Rajesh Mohan's supervision, identifies the junction as particularly hazardous because of its location at the median gap of NH-8 and its intersection with the Western Peripheral Expressway. The area's mixed land use, with Panchgaon village on one side and undeveloped land on the other, further complicates traffic movement. You Can Also Check: Gurgaon AQI | Weather in Gurgaon | Bank Holidays in Gurgaon | Public Holidays in Gurgaon The study reveals 11 crossing conflicts, seven diverging conflicts, and five merging conflicts at the junction. Trucks, the report says, are a major cause of collisions at this location, involved in six of 9 fatal accidents in these three years. They often make U-turns towards Delhi and Ajmer to avoid a cloverleaf, using the median gap to save 1.2km and increasing the risk of collision with straight-moving traffic. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your IQ Is 140 If You Can Answer 10 of These Questions Correctly. IQ International Undo Buses also lack an alternative entry to the village, frequently using the median gap. Bus stopping to pick up and drop passengers on the main carriageway also pose considerable risks, who are forced to cross the road against high-speed traffic. Another major concern is wrong-side movement of two-wheelers, accounting for 37% of traffic violations. Traffic from Pachgaon village and the Delhi side often moves against the flow, particularly towards Pukharpur. An underutilised underpass for pedestrians and two-wheelers, located 200 metres from the median gap, is often avoided because of its poor maintenance and difficult access. The report notes that 82% of Delhi-bound traffic moves straight, while 11% attempts U-turns, creating dangerous situations. The report proposes limiting the U-turns of trucks at the median gap by installing a 4-metre height barrier. It also advises extending the median on the service road by about 20 metres to minimise complicated manoeuvres. The report calls for shifting bus stops on both sides of the road about 70 metres towards Delhi, reducing pedestrians' walking distance to the underpass. To improve connectivity, the report recommends building a new road linking Pukharpur Road with a service lane near the underpass and constructing footpaths for pedestrians. The report emphasises that immediate action is crucial, as the junction continues to pose a severe risk to both highway users and local commuters. Officials said they would strictly impose challans against buses halting at wrong spots and vehicles making illegal U-turns.
Hindustan Times
22-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Delhi cop dies, 24 hurt in Gurugram bus accident
A Delhi Police constable died and at least 24 others were injured when a speeding Rajasthan Roadways bus jumped lanes and crashed into a car at Panchgaon Chowk on the Delhi-Jaipur highway on Saturday morning, police said. The Rajasthan Roadways bus, after the accident. (HT Photo) The deceased cop was identified as Ashok Kumar, 39, who came from Golawas village in Alwar. Investigators said he was posted at the Delhi Police commissioner's office and was going home when the accident took place. The bus started from the Sarai Kale Khan Interstate Bus Terminus (ISBT) in Delhi at 7.30am and was headed towards Jaipur, when the accident took place between 9am and 9.15am. Sandeep Kumar, public relations officer of the Gurugram police, said the accident took place due to speeding and reckless driving by the driver. 'The car had climbed on the expressway from a connecting road to move towards Jaipur. Meanwhile, the bus driver, due to speeding, failed to slow down the bus and took a sharp turn to avoid collision,' he said. There were at least 20 passengers in the bus and four more in the Maruti WagonR the bus collided with, police said. Kumar said that after hitting the car, it went over the divider and toppled on the opposite carriageway, injuring and trapping passengers. Police said other commuters alerted them and locals started pulling out passengers from a hole in the roof of the bus, caused due to the accident. The commuters in the car were also pulled out and all of them were admitted to hospitals, police said, adding that many suffered fractures. The Delhi Police constable, however, died during treatment at a private hospital in Manesar, they said. Police said that a passenger, 35-year-old Astha Raghav who was travelling in the bus with her nine-year-old daughter, alleged that she and several other passengers had cautioned the driver multiple times to slow down and drive safely, but he kept speeding. Raghav, a Shahdara resident, was travelling to Neemrana. Police said the Rajasthan state transport authorities have been contacted to ascertain the identity of the bus driver, who fled the spot. On Raghav's complaint, an FIR was registered against the bus driver under sections 106 (causing death by negligence), 281 (rash driving) and 125 (a) (causing hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Bilaspur police station.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Time of India
Delhi cop dies as roadways bus crashes into car, overturns on NH-8
Gurgaon: A Delhi Police head constable died and five others were injured when a Rajasthan Roadways bus overturned while trying to avoid hitting a car that had suddenly taken the Delhi-Jaipur highway from a service road on Saturday morning. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The accident occurred at the notorious Panchgaon Chowk, which has reported at least 10 deaths in the past three years. Ashok Kumar (39), who was from Alwar in Rajasthan, was posted at the Delhi police commissioner's office. He suffered critical head injuries and succumbed to them at a private hospital in the city. According to cops, the accident occurred around 9am when the bus — headed for Sikar in Rajasthan from Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi — attempted to speed its way through the crowded junction. "All of a sudden, a Wagon R emerged from the service road on to the highway. The bus driver slammed the brakes and swerved to the left, but ended up hitting the car from behind. Since the bus was at high speed, it crashed past the road divider and overturned on the other carriageway," a police official said. Although the Wagon R was severely damaged, its driver escaped without any injuries. Passersby were the first responders. Along with traffic cops, they evacuated the bus passengers through broken windows and a damaged roof. The injured, who included a 10-year-old child, were rushed to various hospitals in Manesar and Gurgaon. A traffic sub-inspector, who was at the site when the accident occurred, blamed both drivers for negligence. "The car driver did not see the speeding bus coming from the Delhi side while taking a turn on the highway. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The bus, too, was hurtling down the road at 70kmph and failed to apply the brakes in time. Although it was a highway, the bus should have been travelling at no more than 30kmph because it was an intersection and had a high traffic volume. Speeding is the main reason behind accidents at Panchgaon Chowk," he added. Passengers alleged they had warned the bus driver about his reckless driving earlier in the journey, but to no avail. Ram Kumar Yadav, a passenger, said one traveller had even deboarded at Dhaula Kuan in Delhi, fearing an accident. "He had requested the driver to slow down, but he continued to drive the same way. Even the bus conductor supported him, saying that drivers of Rajasthan Roadways buses drive fast, but they ensure the safety of passengers. After reaching Delhi from Hyderabad, I boarded this bus to reach Kotputli and was sitting in the third seat. I suffered injuries to the hand," he added. Astha Raghav, who was travelling with her nine-year-old daughter to Neemrana, confirmed the driver's reckless behaviour despite protests from passengers. Both mother and daughter were injured in the accident. Pappu, a witness to the accident, said coordinated efforts with cops helped rescue 35 passengers in just a couple of minutes. Avtar Singh, the traffic in-charge for that section of NH-8, said the vehicles were promptly removed using an earthmover to avoid any traffic snarls. "We took six injured persons to hospital. One of them was declared dead on arrival," he added. A case of rash driving and causing death due to negligence was registered against the bus driver at Bilaspur police station, said ASI Sandeep Kumar. "The injured passengers are being treated at various hospitals. We have initiated an investigation," he added.
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Time of India
4 men held in Rajasthan for Rs 26-lakh robbery in Chandni Chowk
New Delhi: Delhi Police arrested four men from Rajasthan in connection with a Rs 26-lakh robbery at a trader's office in Chandni Chowk's Kucha Ghasi Ram on May 31. According to police, around 3pm on May 31, the businessman was alone at his office when two men reached the office, claiming that they had come to collect money. "Once inside, they overpowered him, tied his hands, legs and mouth using khaki-coloured tape and a light yellow rope, searched the office and stole bundles of cash from a cupboard. They then locked the room from outside and fled," DCP (north) Raja Banthia said. A case was registered, and a police team was formed to trace the suspects. "The team analysed footage from nearly 250 CCTV cameras across Chandni Chowk, Red Fort, Dhaula Kuan and Jaipur Highway. The suspects were seen fleeing the crime scene, regrouping at Red Fort and eventually travelling towards Dhaula Kuan, from where they boarded a Rajasthan Roadways bus. The trail led the team to Jaipur, and subsequently to Dhelana village in Amet in Rajsamand district," Banthia said. Police first arrested Kailash (22), who claimed to have confessed and also revealed the identities of his co-accused, Motilal (26), Rajmal alias Raju (44), Mukesh (24) and Kamlesh. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Türk kredi kartı kullanıcıları buna başvurmalı. HANGİKREDİ Daha Fazla Oku Undo Further raids were conducted, and Motilal, Rajmal and Mukesh were arrested. Police also recovered Rs 18 lakh of the stolen amount and seized clothes worn during the crime. Kamlesh is absconding. Mukesh, who earlier worked for an angadia firm in the same building that transferred valuables and cash, was familiar with the staff at the businessman's office and aware of the cash movement. "In need of money, Mukesh conspired with his friends from Rajsamand. They arrived in Delhi on May 27 and checked into various hotels in Paharganj to avoid suspicion. Over the next few days, they conducted detailed recces of Kucha Ghasi Ram and adjoining areas to plan their strike," an officer said. The accused also revealed how they divided the loot. While Kailash and Kamlesh took Rs 1 lakh each, Motilal and Rajmal got Rs 10 lakh each, and Mukesh received Rs 4 lakh for providing the inside information. Police also learned that the same group previously committed a robbery in Kidwai Nagar in Kanpur, and informed the local police station concerned.
