Woman Dies in Udaipur Road Accident; Crowd Sets Truck on Fire
Deceased has been identified as 48-year-old Nirmala Sahu, wife of Kanhaiyalal Sahu, a resident of Teetardi
UdaipurTimes, Oct 5, 2026 - In a tragic road accident on Monday (October 5) morning in the Savina police station area of Udaipur, a woman riding a scooter was run over and killed by a truck. According to Savina Station House Officer Dalbir Singh, the deceased has been identified as 48-year-old Nirmala Sahu, wife of Kanhaiyalal Sahu, a resident of Teetardi.
The accident occurred around 8:00 am on the Teetardi-Gupteshwar Road. As per police information, the truck was moving towards Teetardi village when it collided with the scooter coming in the opposite direction.
The woman lived nearby and immediately, family members and locals gathered at the site on hearing about the accident. The angry crowd caught hold of the truck driver and set fire to the truck’s cabin.
Savina police team rushed to the spot, rescued the truck driver and took him into custody. The police calmed down the protesters and brought the situation under control.
The victim’s family members and local residents have accused the police of delayed arrival at the accident site.
Police are currently investigating the incident.
