In a shocking and tragic incident that has sent waves of grief through Azamgarh, two close friends met a horrific end in a devastating road accident on Sunday night. The collision between their speeding motorcycle and a truck proved instantly fatal, resulting in an unimaginably gruesome outcome.
The Fatal Collision: A Detailed Account
The victims have been identified as Santosh Yadav, aged 35, and Sandeep Yadav, aged 33, both residents of Bhagwanpur village in the Azamgarh district. According to preliminary information from the police, the duo was traveling on a single motorcycle. It is estimated that they were moving at a significant speed of around 70 kilometres per hour.
The catastrophe unfolded when their motorcycle, on a curved stretch of road, collided sideways with a truck that was coming from the direction of Varanasi. The force of the impact was catastrophic. Police reports indicate that the necks of both riders struck the truck's footrest with such violence that it led to the severing of their heads.
Immediate Aftermath and Police Response
Local residents, who are familiar with the dangerous curve where the accident occurred, pointed out that this particular stretch is notoriously prone to such mishaps. Following the accident, law enforcement swiftly arrived at the scene.
Circle Officer, Sadar, Aastha Jaiswal personally reached the spot to supervise the proceedings. The police promptly took the truck driver and the cleaner into custody for detailed questioning as part of the standard investigative procedure. Legal action in the case has been initiated.
The bodies of Santosh Yadav and Sandeep Yadav were sent for a post-mortem examination to ascertain the exact cause of death formally. Meanwhile, the police have launched a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances leading to the fatal crash. A key part of this probe involves the examination of any available CCTV footage from the area to piece together the final moments before the collision.
A Grim Reminder of Road Safety
This heartbreaking incident in Azamgarh serves as yet another grim reminder of the perils on Indian roads, especially on hazardous curves and during night travel. The loss of two young lives in such a brutal manner has left the local community in a state of profound sorrow. The police investigation remains active as authorities work to determine the precise sequence of events and any potential lapses that contributed to this devastating tragedy.
