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A tragic multi-vehicle collision in Texas claimed the lives of four Indian nationals, leaving their families heartbroken and highlighting the dangers of road travel. The accident occurred on Friday, August 30, involving at least five vehicles, according to The Times of India. A speeding truck is believed to have caused the crash, resulting in the SUV carrying the Indians bursting into flames. The intense fire left the victims' bodies severely charred, making identification challenging. Authorities are currently using DNA testing to confirm the identities of the deceased.
The victims were identified as Aryan Raghunath Orampati and his friend Farooq Shaik from Hyderabad, Lokesh Palacharla from East Godavari in Andhra Pradesh, and Dharshini Vasudevan from Tamil Nadu. They had met through a carpooling app and were on their way to Bentonville, Arkansas. Orampati and Shaik were returning home after visiting a relative in Dallas, while Palacharla was heading to Bentonville to meet his wife. Vasudevan, a master’s degree graduate from the University of Texas, was traveling to visit her uncle.
The tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the Indian community in the US and has brought attention to the perils of carpooling. The families of the victims are grappling with the devastating loss, while authorities continue their investigation into the cause of the accident. The incident underscores the importance of road safety and the need for drivers to exercise caution and responsibility on the roads.
The incident has also highlighted the challenges faced by families of victims living abroad, particularly in identifying and repatriating the deceased. Vasudevan’s father, seeking help through social media posts, desperately attempted to locate his daughter after being unable to contact her for hours following the accident. This tragic case underscores the importance of robust communication channels and support systems for families during times of crisis, especially when loved ones are abroad.
Source: Four Indians Killed In Multi-Vehicle Collision In US While Carpooling