Greenville County, South Carolina – Three women from Gujarat tragically lost their lives in a devastating car accident that occurred today. The victims, identified as Rekhaben Patel, Sangitaben Patel, and Manishaben Patel, all hailing from Gujarat’s Anand district, were involved in a fatal crash that resulted in their SUV plunging off a bridge in Greenville County, South Carolina.
According to official reports from the Greenville County Coroner’s Office, the SUV was traveling northbound on the highway when it veered across all lanes, went up an embankment, and ultimately launched at least 20 feet into the air before colliding with trees on the other side of the bridge. Chief Deputy Coroner Mike Ellis stated that the vehicle was clearly exceeding the posted speed limit at the time of the accident, and no other vehicles were involved in the incident.
The aftermath of the crash left the car severely damaged, broken into multiple pieces, demonstrating the intensity of the impact with the surroundings. Chief Deputy Coroner Ellis described the rarity of such a high-speed incident, noting that it is uncommon for a vehicle to leap over multiple lanes of traffic and land in trees from such a significant height.
Upon arrival at the scene, emergency response teams, including the South Carolina Highway Patrol, Gannt Fire and Rescue, and various Greenville County EMS units, acted swiftly to address the situation. The driver of the SUV, the sole survivor of the crash, sustained injuries and was taken to a local hospital for medical treatment, although their current condition remains uncertain.
Family members were alerted to the crash by the vehicle’s detection system, prompting them to notify local authorities in South Carolina about the incident. The driver’s survival in the midst of the tragedy serves as a glimmer of hope amidst the heartbreaking loss of the three women from Gujarat in this tragic accident.