A devastating highway accident in Gonda has left five families shattered, with the deaths of two real brothers exposing the profound loss suffered by those involved. Hasan Mohammad (40) and Imtiyaz Ali (27) were among the victims of Wednesday night's crash, and their family had already endured repeated tragedies. Relatives said the two were among six siblings, of whom two others had died earlier. With their deaths in the same accident, only two brothers now remain.
Families Left Financially Vulnerable
The loss has devastated their families and left them financially vulnerable. Hasan is survived by five children — Fatima (21), Parvez (20), Atma (19), Tabrez (18), and Nazia (18) — all dependent on him as the primary breadwinner. Imtiyaz leaves behind a young family, including a five-year-old son and a two-year-old daughter. Family members said both men worked as tailors and struggled daily to support their households and educate their children. "They worked long hours just to keep their families stable. Now everything feels uncertain," a relative said.
Other Victims and Their Stories
The accident also claimed the life of Gulshan (25), the youngest of four brothers, who worked as a photographer and was the sole earning member of his family. Another victim, Sanjay Tiwari (33), is survived by his wife and two sons, aged eight and six. Relatives said the children are too young to fully understand the loss.
Heroic Act Turns Tragic
What has amplified the grief is the circumstance in which the victims died. According to relatives, most of them were not part of the initial accident but had rushed to help an injured motorcyclist when a speeding SUV mowed them down. "There had already been an accident, and people went there to help. While trying to save a life, they became victims themselves," said Mamta, a relative of one of the deceased.
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