Tragic Collision Claims Young Lives on Gurgaon Highway
In a devastating road accident that occurred on Thursday afternoon, two young men lost their lives when a speeding bus collided with their motorcycle on National Highway-919. The incident took place near the Kiruri turn in Tauru, sending shockwaves through the local community.
Victims Identified as Local Residents
The deceased have been identified as Kaif, aged 22, and Muzammil, aged 24, both residents of Chahalka village in Tauru. According to police reports, the young men were heading towards Sohna for personal work when tragedy struck around 200 meters ahead of the Chahalka turn.
Eyewitness accounts and preliminary investigations suggest that a bus coming from the opposite direction, allegedly at high speed, veered into their lane and crashed directly into the motorcycle. The impact of the collision was so severe that it immediately claimed one life and left the other critically injured.
Chaotic Scene and Police Response
The violent crash created immediate chaos in the area as villagers and commuters gathered at the spot, leading to a massive traffic jam on the busy highway. The situation was eventually brought under control after a team from Sadar police station reached the scene and managed the crowd.
Kaif, who was driving the motorcycle, died on the spot from the impact, while Muzammil, the pillion rider, suffered critical injuries. He was rushed to a nearby hospital in Tauru, but doctors declared him dead upon arrival. The motorcycle was completely mangled in the collision, bearing testimony to the force of the impact.
Legal Action and Investigation
Police have registered a case at Tauru Sadar police station under Section 281 (rash driving) and 106 (death by negligence) against the bus driver, who fled the scene immediately after the incident. The bus involved in the accident has been seized by authorities, and efforts are underway to apprehend the absconding driver.
The bodies of both victims have been shifted to a government hospital in Nuh for postmortem examination. The local community has been left in mourning as families struggle to come to terms with the sudden loss of these young lives.
This tragic incident has once again highlighted the dangers of reckless driving on Indian highways, particularly the concerning frequency of accidents involving commercial vehicles. The investigation continues as police work to track down the responsible driver and bring him to justice.
