Seven dead, 22 hurt in Gujarat renewable energy park collision

The collision occurred in the Khavda area of Kutch district, home to one of India's largest solar parks, according to police reports. A trailer truck and a heavy commercial vehicle struck each other head-on, resulting in significant casualties among workers traveling in the vehicles.

Local law enforcement confirmed that seven people were killed in the incident, while between 20 and 22 others sustained injuries of varying severity. Emergency services responded to the scene and transported the injured to nearby medical facilities for treatment.

The exact cause of the collision is under investigation. Police have not yet released details regarding the identities of those involved or preliminary findings into how the accident occurred. The Khavda renewable energy complex, located in one of India's most significant clean energy zones, sees regular vehicular traffic related to construction and maintenance operations.

Friday's incident adds to concerns about road safety in the region, where high-speed traffic on industrial routes has previously resulted in serious accidents. Authorities said they would examine whether speed, mechanical failure, or driver error contributed to the collision.