One killed, another critically injured in two truck crashes in Gurugram

Police have registered separate FIRs. A canter has been seized in one case, while officers are searching for the driver in the fatal hit-and-run

Published on: Aug 3, 2026, 10:37:50 IST

By Sampurna Panigrahi

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A 44-year-old man was killed and a 24-year-old man sustained critical injuries in two separate truck-related incidents in Gurugram over the past week, police said on Sunday.

One killed, another critically injured in two truck crashes in Gurugram

In the latest incident, Deependra Kumar, 44, was killed in a hit-and-run near the Rampura flyover on the Delhi-Jaipur carriageway on Friday night. Police said he was waiting for a bus to Manesar with his wife, Sushma, around 9.55 pm when an unidentified speeding truck hit him, killing him on the spot.

His body was sent to the mortuary in Civil Hospital, Sector 10-A, for an autopsy. Based on Sushma’s written complaint submitted the same day, Kherki Daula police registered an FIR under Sections 106 (causing death by negligence) and 281 (rash driving) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Police said efforts are underway to identify the vehicle and trace the driver.

In the other incident on July 29, Farman, 24, originally from Meerut working as a welder at a private company in Binola, was allegedly hit and dragged for several metres by a speeding truck being driven on the wrong side of the NH-48 service road near Binola while he was walking to a roadside food stall during his lunch break, according to Bilaspur police.

Farman suffered multiple injuries, including a fractured left thigh, and was shifted from a private hospital to Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi, officers added. Police said he noted the vehicle’s registration number before losing consciousness. After doctors declared him fit to speak on Friday, Bilaspur police recorded his statement, seized the canter and registered an FIR under Sections 281 and 125(b) (causing grievous hurt by a rash or negligent act) of the BNS. The driver is yet to be arrested, they said.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sampurna Panigrahi
Sampurna Panigrahi is a Correspondent at the Gurugram Bureau of Hindustan Times, where she covers crime, health, civic issues, traffic, and pollution. With over three years of experience in the field, Sampurna's journalism is driven by passion. She joined the Gurugram team in March 2026 and has since reported extensively on the city's sanitation challenges, crumbling infrastructure, public health systems and rapid urban transformation. Sampurna has a knack for numbers; she loves chasing data-driven stories and uncovering trends. Her reporting is rooted in rigorous groundwork, supported by data and official records. She enjoys digging through datasets, identifying trends and translating complex civic and policy issues into stories that are accessible and meaningful for readers. She likes to travel to different parts of the city and is a team player. Before joining Hindustan Times, Sampurna worked at ThePrint for over two years, where she reported on economy, finance, industry, and governance policies. The experience continues to shape her analytical approach to reporting. For Sampurna, journalism is about listening before writing. Every face, every voice has a story waiting to be heard, and she believes patience and empathy are often a reporter's most valuable tools. When not working, Sampurna loves reading books, practising classical dance, painting, and spending time with her plants.Read More

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