A speeding truck turned NH-16 near Fire Station Square into a scene of horror on Saturday evening, killing three people and critically injuring one after ramming into a bike and a scooter.
Witnesses described chaos as riders were flung onto the road, with locals rushing to help before fire services and police arrived.
Doctors at a nearby hospital confirmed three fatalities, including a young woman, while one victim remains in critical condition.
The truck driver fled the scene, prompting police to launch a manhunt.
The accident triggered traffic congestion and public outrage, with residents blaming lax regulation of heavy vehicles for recurring tragedies.
