Goa Accident: 6 Killed as Car Plunges Into River

Six people were killed and one person was injured when a car plunged into a river in North Goa on Sunday night.

The accident took place around 9.30 pm when the victims were returning from a wedding in Bardez taluka. The car, a Toyota Innova, was being driven by one of the victims, who lost control of the vehicle and crashed through the railing of a bridge before plunging into the river.

The victims have been identified as the driver, 26-year-old Amit Naik, his wife, 24-year-old Deepti Naik, their two children, 2-year-old Aayush Naik and 4-year-old Ananya Naik, and two other passengers, 24-year-old Laxmi Naik and 26-year-old Rajesh Naik.

The injured passenger, 24-year-old Sachin Naik, was rushed to a nearby hospital where he is undergoing treatment for his injuries.

The bodies of the victims have been recovered from the river and sent for post-mortem examination. The police have registered a case of accidental death and are investigating the incident.

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and announced that the government will provide financial assistance of Rs. 5 lakh to each of the bereaved families.

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant expressed his condolences to the victim's families and announced that the government will provide financial assistance to the bereaved families.

The accident has raised concerns about the safety of roads in Goa. In recent years, there have been several accidents involving tourists and locals alike.

The government has taken some steps to improve road safety, such as installing speed breakers and rumble strips. However, more needs to be done to ensure that the roads are safe for everyone.

Conclusion

The Goa accident is a tragic reminder of the importance of road safety. The government and the people of Goa need to work together to improve the safety of the roads and prevent such tragedies from happening again.

Goa Accident