An average day on a crowded highway in Uttar Pradesh suddenly became a deadly scene within moments.
A truck loaded too heavy with husk lost control and overturned near the Pahadi Gate on the Rampur-Nainital Highway, smashing onto a Bolero vehicle. The force of the truck caused the Bolero to be crushed entirely, killing its driver at the time of impact. The video of this event is available on CCTV; however, it can be difficult to watch.
The event was not purely accidental in nature, but rather a lesson learned.
The Moment Everything Went Wrong
CCTV footage shows traffic moving at a regular pace. The Bolero, driven by a middle-aged man, slows down to take a turn near the divider — something thousands of drivers do every day on this stretch.
Behind it, a truck heavily loaded with agricultural husk approaches.
This happens in places where you can buy a driver’s license instead of earning it through proper tests and practice. 📍Rampur, UP. pic.twitter.com/gXO8xusqIa
— Gems (@gemsofbabus_) December 29, 2025
As the truck reaches the divider, one wheel climbs onto it. That single moment changes everything. The truck tilts, loses balance, and within seconds, the massive load shifts violently. The vehicle overturns sideways, collapsing directly onto the Bolero.
There is no time to react. No escape window.
The SUV disappears under tonnes of weight.
Who Was the Victim and What We Know So Far
It has been confirmed that Firasat, the driver of the Bolero, was the person killed in this accident. Based on preliminary reports, Firasat was possibly employed by a government agency; however, official sources are still verifying this information.
Verified Facts to Date:
- The accident victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
- No passengers were present in the SUV.
- The truck in question had an excessive amount of loaded husk, visible from outside the vehicle.
- The crash occurred at a highly trafficked junction on a highway.
While law enforcement personnel arrived on the scene very shortly after the accident occurred, the extent of the damage was beyond repair at that point.
Rescue Operation: A Race Against Reality
After the truck flipped over, all traffic stopped. Police and emergency medical workers and firefighters all arrived on the scene. A crane and a JCB (a type of digger) were brought in to right the truck, which took a long time due to both the heavy weight of the truck and its unbalanced load.
As the scene unfolded, many people arrived to witness the accident and pulled out their cell phone cameras to capture it. There was a poignant silence as they waited for the crane to lift the truck off of the Bolero.
Once the truck was finally lifted, it was clear just how badly damaged the Bolero was — it was barely recognisable as it was completely flattened. The body was recovered from the wreck and sent directly to forensics for examination.
The road remained closed due to the high volume of traffic for several hours after the accident occurred.
The Bigger Question: Why Are Overloaded Trucks Still on Our Roads?
This accident didn’t happen because of rain, fog, or poor visibility.
It happened because of weight.
Overloaded trucks are a known danger on Indian highways. Excess load raises the vehicle’s center of gravity, reduces braking efficiency, and makes even minor steering errors deadly — especially near dividers, turns, and intersections.
In this case:
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The load was light in material but huge in volume
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The truck became unstable the moment one wheel climbed the divider
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Physics did the rest
This is not an isolated problem. It’s a pattern.
What CCTV Really Shows Us
The viral video has triggered outrage, but it also offers clarity.
It shows:
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No reckless speeding by the Bolero
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No sudden lane change
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No dramatic external trigger
Just one overloaded vehicle meeting a divider at the wrong angle.
For investigators, this footage will be crucial. For the public, it raises uncomfortable questions about enforcement and accountability.
Traffic, Chaos, and the Aftermath on the Highway
For commuters on the Rampur–Nainital route, the crash brought long delays and confusion.
Vehicles were diverted. Ambulances struggled to move. Local residents described scenes of shock and disbelief.
Highways like this one handle:
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Daily office commuters
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Goods transport
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Emergency vehicles
One accident brought it all to a standstill — another reminder of how fragile road systems become when safety norms fail.
