BJP MLA Shatrughan Gautam survived a major car accident on the Ajmer-Kota highway after a trailer hit his SUV from behind.
According to information, a speeding trailer hit the MLA's SUV from behind near Sarana on the Ajmer-Kota highway.
The impact was so severe that the MLA's vehicle lost control and collided with another vehicle moving ahead of it.
The MLA's SUV was badly damaged from both the front and rear following the accident.
At the time of the accident, driver Vinod Gurjar was driving the SUV, and MLA Shatrughan Gautam was also seated in the car.
Fortunately, the car's airbags deployed immediately upon impact. Due to the deployment of airbags, the MLA and his driver did not sustain serious injuries.
According to the police, both survived safely because the safety features worked on time.
Following the accident, a chaotic atmosphere prevailed at the spot for some time, leading to a traffic jam on the highway.
Upon receiving information, the Sarana police reached the spot immediately and managed the situation.
The police used a crane to move the damaged vehicles to the side of the road and restored smooth traffic flow.
The Sarana police have seized the trailer responsible for the accident and detained the driver.
As soon as the news of the accident spread, concern grew among BJP workers and supporters, who inquired about the MLA's well-being.
Supporters breathed a sigh of relief upon learning that the MLA was safe.
Shatrughan Gautam is currently the MLA from Kekri and has previously represented the area from 2013 to 2018.
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