At Least 6 Killed, Several Injured as Pickup Truck Overturns in Valsad

Valsad: At least six people were killed and several others injured after a pickup vehicle overturned near Virkshetra in Kaprada taluka of Gujarat’s Valsad district on Wednesday evening, police said.

According to officials, the vehicle was carrying around 28–30 passengers, most of them from Girnar village, who were travelling for a family function. A preliminary investigation indicates that the driver lost control of the steering, causing the vehicle to overturn.

Police said the deceased include women and children, and the death toll later rose to seven, deepening grief in the victims’ native village. Several injured persons remain in critical condition.

Emergency teams, including 108 ambulance services and local police, rushed to the spot and carried out rescue operations. The injured were initially taken to Kaprada for first aid, while those seriously hurt were shifted to Valsad Civil Hospital for further treatment.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the incident. In a post on X, the Prime Minister’s Office said the loss of lives in the Valsad mishap was saddening and extended condolences to the bereaved families, while wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.

Police have registered a case, and further investigation into the accident is underway.