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Three young Pune friends on road trip from Ladakh, die in accident in Rajasthan

IANS | March 18, 2026 05:12 PM

JAIPUR: A horrific road accident occurred on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway near Kota's Balapura area on Wednesday, resulting in the tragic death of three youths travelling in a car. The crash was so severe that the vehicle was completely wrecked, leaving behind a scene of chaos and panic.

According to reports, the three friends were travelling in an SUV from Ladakh towards Mumbai. The three, who have been identified as Siddhant (21), Kunal (25), and Mayureva (23), were residents of Pune.

According to officials, the car suddenly went out of control near Thumda, approximately five kilometres from Balapura. Due to excessive speed, the driver was unable to maintain control of the vehicle; it smashed through the divider and plunged nearly 30 feet down.

The impact was so intense that the vehicle suffered catastrophic damage. Following the crash, the area echoed with screams and cries for help. Bystanders immediately alerted the police and called for an ambulance.

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