A devastating road accident on the Delhi-Lucknow National Highway has claimed the lives of four young MBBS interns, all of whom were the only sons in their families. The tragic collision occurred late Wednesday night in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha district, snuffing out promising medical careers and leaving their families shattered.
The Fatal Night: A Return Journey Turns Tragic
According to police reports, the four interns were returning to their university campus after attending a party when the incident took place. The time was approximately 10:30 PM on Wednesday near Atrasi village. This location is about 7 kilometers from Shri Venkateshwara University in Gajraula, where the victims were completing their internship after passing out in the MBBS batch of 2020.
The young doctors were traveling in a Swift Dzire car. On the service lane of the highway, a DCM truck laden with mattresses was parked. In a horrific turn of events, the car rammed into the stationary truck from behind at high speed. The impact was so severe that the front portion of the car got completely embedded under the truck.
Police officials described a grim scene. "With great difficulty, the car was pulled apart using a tractor, and then cut open to retrieve the bodies," they stated. Local residents rushed to the spot after hearing a massive crash. By the time they arrived, the car's roof had been torn open and the front seats were crushed. The interior was covered in blood, and both front airbags had deployed, indicating the force of the collision. All four victims died on the spot.
Identifying the Victims: Promising Lives Cut Short
The four young doctors have been identified. They are: Dr. Arnab Chakraborty (25), a resident of Belgharia North in West Bengal; Dr. Ayush Sharma from Delhi; Dr. Shrestha Pancholi, also from Delhi; and Dr. Saptarishi (24) of Ramnagar, Agartala in Tripura.
Authorities used the Aadhaar cards found at the scene to establish their identities. Following this, the management of Shri Venkateshwara University and the grieving families were informed. The bodies were sent for post-mortem examination after the families arrived in Amroha.
Aftermath and a Nation's Loss
This tragedy highlights the persistent issue of road safety on India's national highways, especially at night. The fact that all four young men were the only sons in their families adds an unimaginable layer of grief for their parents and relatives, for whom they were the sole hope and support.
The accident has sent shockwaves through the university community and the medical fraternity. These interns, having recently completed their rigorous MBBS degrees, were on the cusp of beginning their careers as full-fledged doctors, poised to serve society. Their untimely demise is not just a personal loss but a loss to the nation's healthcare system.
Police are investigating the exact cause of the accident, including factors like driver fatigue, speed, and the lighting conditions on that stretch of the highway. The incident serves as a stark and sorrowful reminder of the consequences of road negligence.
