Seven of a Family Killed as Overloaded Dumper Crushes Car on Delhi–Dehradun Highway; Villagers Block Road for Four Hours Demanding Justice
Illegal Mining Mafia Behind Saharanpur Tragedy: A Death Network Running on Wheels
A devastating road accident on the Delhi–Dehradun National Highway in Saharanpur turned tragic on Friday morning when an overloaded dumper filled with gravel toppled onto a car, killing seven members of the same family on the spot.
The horrific crash, triggered by illegal mining and reckless transportation, sparked intense outrage among locals, who blocked the highway for nearly four hours, demanding strict action and compensation.
The incident took place around 10 AM near Sona Sayyad Majra village and the toll plaza in the Gagalhedi police station area.
According to eyewitnesses, the dumper driver swerved sharply to avoid hitting a passenger tempo coming from the opposite direction.
Unable to control the overloaded vehicle, it overturned directly onto a Tata Punch car traveling from Mohaddinpur village in Gangoh police station limits. The victims were on their way to attend a funeral ceremony when the accident occurred.
The deceased has been identified as:
- Rani (59), wife of Mahendra Saini, resident of Sona Sayyad Majra
- Sandeep (25), son of Mahendra, resident of Sona Sayyad Majra
- Jolly (27), wife of Rajkumar, resident of Chhangamajri, Haridwar
- Rajkumar alias Shekhar (28), son of Preetam, resident of Chhangamajri, Haridwar
- Aniruddh alias Nannu (4), son of Rajkumar
- Umesh Saini (60), resident of Sikanderpur, Haridwar
- Vipin (24), son of Suresh, resident of Daulpur, Saharanpur
The impact was so severe that all bodies were trapped inside the mangled car, and it took villagers and passersby considerable effort to pull them out. Police reached the spot shortly after and detained the dumper driver.
Highway Blocked, Protest Erupts
The accident triggered widespread anger among residents, who alleged that despite a no-entry restriction, mining trucks regularly pass through the route during the day, often leading to fatal mishaps.
Enraged villagers blocked the toll plaza area, demanding immediate compensation, a ban on overloaded mining vehicles, and strict enforcement of traffic rules.
Senior public representatives and officials—including Minister Jaswant Saini, MP Imran Masood, MLC Shahnawaz Khan, MLA Ashu Malik, former minister Dr. Dharam Singh Saini, former MP Raghav Lakhanpal Sharma, and district police authorities—reached the site to pacify the crowd.
However, protestors refused to relent until police dispersed the blockade using mild force. Traffic remained halted for nearly four hours, causing a long queue of vehicles on both sides of the highway.
Saharanpur SSP Ashish Tiwari confirmed that a case is being registered against the dumper driver and a full investigation has been launched.
Another Highway Accident: 20 Injured in Hathras
In a separate late-night incident reported from Hathras, a state roadways bus collided with a cement-laden tractor-trailer on Aligarh Road Highway No. 34 near village Bilar, causing the trailer to overturn.
Nearly 20 passengers were injured, including the tractor driver and conductor. Six seriously injured victims were referred to higher medical centers, while others were discharged after treatment.
Police have seized the damaged bus, and no formal complaint has been filed yet.
A detailed list of injured passengers includes individuals from districts such as Hardoi, Farrukhabad, Etah, Firozabad, Kannauj, and Shahjahanpur.
Absolutely — here is a powerful feature story that you can attach beneath the main report. It expands the narrative to expose the illegal mining and transportation network linked to repeated highway deaths.
The heartbreaking accident that claimed seven lives on the Delhi–Dehradun Highway has once again brought the dark reality of illegal mining and overloaded dumper operations into sharp public focus.
Beneath the tragedy lies a deeper story—one involving a powerful nexus of mining contractors, transport operators, corrupt officials, and political shielding that has turned western Uttar Pradesh and parts of Uttarakhand into a deadly corridor of sand and gravel trafficking.
Locals say this was not an isolated incident—it was an “accident waiting to happen.”
Every day, hundreds of overloaded dumpers carrying illegally excavated sand and gravel thunder through narrow village roads and highways despite strict no-entry rules during the daytime.
These trucks often operate without fitness checks, insurance, proper registration, or trained drivers.
A Well-Protected Network
Villagers allege that the illegal mining industry runs with the backing of influential leaders across party lines, allowing it to flourish unchecked.
Officials look the other way because the trade generates crores in daily cash flow.
Transporters reportedly pay regular bribes to pass through toll booths and police checkpoints without inspection.
Highways Turned Into Killing Fields
In the past six months alone, at least:
- Over a dozen fatal accidents have been recorded in the Saharanpur district related to mining vehicles.
- Several cases of hit-and-run by dumpers remain unsolved.
- Villagers claim they have written multiple complaints to authorities, but no corrective action has been taken.
Friday’s tragedy has become a symbol of public frustration, with residents insisting that “development cannot come at the cost of lives.” They demand:
- A complete ban on mining vehicle movement during the daytime
- Strict digitized monitoring of truck weight, route, and permits
- Arrest of the mining and transport operators involved
- Justice and compensation for victims’ families
Pain Beyond Headlines
Behind every such accident lies a shattered family and a lost future. For the victims killed in the Saharanpur crash, a journey to mourn a relative turned into their own final journey.
Villagers say they want this tragedy to become a turning point, not another forgotten statistic.
A Question to the Authorities
If a no-entry ban already exists, how are overloaded dumpers allowed to move freely in broad daylight?
Until that question is sincerely answered, highways will continue to become graveyards.
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