A 35-year-old female teacher, Rekha Singh, was killed after being struck by a speeding truck on her way to school near Fatehpur village on the Bareilly-Lucknow Highway. The accident occurred around 7:30 a.m., as Rekha was walking towards her local government school, where she taught.
According to witnesses, the truck involved in the accident lost control before hitting Rekha, causing her to sustain severe injuries. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, Rekha tragically succumbed to her injuries. The truck driver fled the scene immediately after the accident, and police have launched a manhunt to apprehend the driver.
The police have registered a case against the driver and are actively investigating the incident. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage from the area and gathering eyewitness statements in an effort to trace the truck and bring the responsible driver to justice.
The tragic death of Rekha Singh has shocked the local community. Her colleagues and students are in mourning, with the school principal, Rakesh Kumar, expressing the immense loss felt by the school. "She was a dedicated and committed teacher. Her untimely death is an irreparable loss to the school and the community," he said.
This accident has also brought to light serious concerns about road safety in the region. The Bareilly-Lucknow Highway, like many roads in the area, has seen a rise in accidents, with many locals attributing the issue to reckless driving and insufficient pedestrian safety measures. Residents of the area have voiced their frustration and are calling for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and enhanced safety measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information about the truck driver to come forward as they work to resolve the case.
As per News18 reports, Rekha Singh leaves behind a grieving family and a community deeply saddened by her untimely demise.
