Tragic Highway Accident Claims Two Lives in Kanpur After Late-Night Altercation
In a devastating incident late on Monday, two men lost their lives after being struck by a speeding container on the Kanpur–Aligarh highway near the Naramau toll gate. The accident occurred within the jurisdiction of the Bithoor police station area, sending shockwaves through the local community.
Details of the Fatal Collision
According to police authorities, the tragedy unfolded when the two men, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, engaged in a physical altercation that spilled onto the busy highway. A container truck passing through the area at high speed hit them, resulting in immediate fatalities for both individuals. Police personnel swiftly arrived at the scene upon receiving information to assess the situation and initiate an investigation.
Victim Identified and Background of the Incident
One of the deceased has been identified as Suraj Kumar, a 30-year-old native of Chilla village in Basti district. Suraj worked alongside his wife, Indrawati, at a fast-food establishment near IIT Gate in Kanpur. Indrawati provided a harrowing account to the police, revealing that a dispute erupted late Monday night between the shop owner and some intoxicated customers.
After the initial argument, the customers moved a short distance away from the shop. However, Suraj and the shop owner reportedly followed them, leading to a renewed confrontation on the road. During this heated exchange, Suraj and one of the customers began pushing each other, inadvertently stepping onto the highway where the fatal collision with the container occurred.
Police Investigation and Ongoing Efforts
When Suraj failed to return home late at night, a concerned Indrawati alerted UP-112. Subsequently, Mandhana police showed her photographs of the accident victims, and she identified one as her husband. Based on her complaint, a formal report was registered at the Bithoor police station.
Bithoor inspector Ashok Kumar Nishad confirmed that both deceased individuals were on the highway during the fight when the container struck them. Utilizing CCTV footage from the area, police have detained a suspected container for further examination. Authorities are actively working to identify the second victim and piece together the exact sequence of events leading to this tragic outcome.
This incident underscores the grave dangers of altercations near high-speed roadways and highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address such fatalities.
