Four of Family Killed as Chickpea-Laden Truck Crushes Car in Haryana’s Rewari; 5-Year-Old Child Survives

November 15, 2026

Rewari: Four family members died when a truck carrying chickpeas overturned on them as they drove in a Hyundai i10 car, on the Delhi-Jaipur National Highway in Rewari district of Haryana late Saturday night. However, a five-year-old who was seated in the middle of the rear seat of the car suffered only slight injuries.

The accident happened at around 11.30 pm close to Banipur Chowk in Bawal. The truck hit the car from above causing it to get crushed. Two people died on the spot while two others succumbed to their injuries after being rushed to the hospital.

Those who lost their lives were Deepak, Sarita, Nitin and Divya. Doctors at Bawal Civil Hospital confirmed that the four were dead. The child is currently receiving treatment.

Police Use Crane to Rescue Trapped Occupants

After receiving information about the accident, police reached the spot and began rescue operations with the help of a crane. The truck had completely crushed the car, leaving the occupants trapped inside. Rescuers had to cut through the car’s windows to pull them out.

The injured were rushed to Bawal Civil Hospital. Police have taken possession of the bodies of those who died.

Family Visited Ancestral Village

The family who are originally from Aalu Wali Bholawas village in Rajasthan have lived in Delhi for some time. They had recently visited their ancestral village and were returning to their home in Dwarka, Delhi.

As they drove towards a flyover close to Banipur Chowk, the truck full of chickpeas lost control.

Eyewitnesses Claim Truck Was Driving Fast

Eyewitnesses claimed that traffic had slowed down in the area around the flyover causing congestion. As vehicles began to move again, so did the i10. The truck, which was apparently speeding, hit another vehicle before flipping onto the car.

Chickpeas sacks were strewn all over the road. The truck driver fled from the scene and police are now looking for him.

The accident caused congestion on the Delhi-Jaipur Highway for around one hour. Police eventually cleared the wreckage allowing traffic to resume.