Out-of-Control Truck Crushes Bolero Driver in Rampur

New Delhi, December 30, 2025: A horrifying road accident was witnessed in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, this weekend, sparking a wave of shock across social media. On the evening of Sunday, December 28, 2025, a massive truck loaded with wooden scrap or husk was observed losing control and overturning directly onto a moving Bolero SUV. The incident, which occurred near the Pahadi Gate crossing on the busy Delhi-Nainital Highway, was captured in chilling detail by a nearby CCTV camera, with the footage later going viral as a stark warning on road safety.

A Split-Second Maneuver Leads to Disaster

The viral video reveals the moments leading up to the tragedy, where the Bolero was seen attempting to take a turn at a highway cut. The following truck, reportedly overloaded, was observed swerving sharply to avoid a direct collision. However, the momentum caused the truck’s wheels to mount the central divider, leading the vehicle to tilt and eventually topple over the SUV. The weight of the truck and its spilled cargo completely flattened the Bolero, leaving the driver with no chance of escape.

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Identity of the Deceased and SDO Connection

The victim has been identified as 54-year-old Firasat Khan, a resident of the Gujjar Tola area in Rampur. It was reported that Firasat was employed as a driver for the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) of the electricity department at the Khod substation. On the day of the accident, he had reportedly just dropped off the official and was returning the vehicle when the collision occurred. The presence of the “Uttar Pradesh Government” tag on the vehicle initially led to intense speculation before the victim’s professional background was confirmed by authorities.

Rescue Operations and Traffic Gridlock

Following the accident, a massive rescue operation was launched by the Rampur Police, involving personnel from multiple local stations and the fire department. At least four cranes, two bulldozers, and a JCB machine were observed being deployed to lift the overturned truck and clear the debris of wood shavings that had buried the car. It took rescuers nearly an hour of intensive labor to retrieve Firasat’s body from the mangled remains of the Bolero, which was described by eyewitnesses as “barely recognizable.”

Police Investigation and Hunt for the Driver

As the year 2025 draws to a close, a formal investigation has been initiated by the Ganj Kotwali Police into the cause of the crash. Superintendent of Police Vidyasagar Mishra confirmed that while the truck has been seized, the driver fled the scene immediately after the incident. Efforts are currently underway to trace the owner and the driver of the truck, with a focus on whether the vehicle was dangerously overloaded. The highway remained choked for several hours as the debris was cleared, serving as a grim reminder of the high stakes of highway safety.