Tragic Late-Night Accident Claims Two Lives in Prayagraj
A horrific road accident late on Thursday night snuffed out the lives of two young men in Prayagraj. The incident occurred near the Shastri Bridge, within the jurisdiction of the Jhunsi police station.
The victims have been identified as Vikash Mishra, aged 35, from Daraganj, and Ankur Khare, aged 30, from Jhunsi. Both succumbed to their injuries at the spot itself.
Grim Details of the Hit-and-Run
According to police reports, a speeding dumper mowed down the two youths. The impact was severe and fatal. In a particularly gruesome detail, while one of the victims came under the rear wheels of the heavy vehicle, the other was dragged by the dumper for approximately 100 metres.
Station Officer of Jhunsi police station, Mahesh Mishra, confirmed the sequence of events. The bodies were sent for a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death. The police have seized the offending dumper, but the driver managed to flee the scene.
Police Investigation and Public Safety Concerns
In response to the hit-and-run, the Jhunsi police have launched a manhunt. A special team has been formed to track down and apprehend the errant driver who left two families devastated.
This tragic incident has once again highlighted the critical issue of road safety, especially concerning speeding heavy vehicles on city roads and bridges. It raises serious questions about enforcement and the need for stricter measures to prevent such senseless loss of life.
The local community in Daraganj and Jhunsi is in mourning, grappling with the sudden demise of the two young men. The police investigation is ongoing.
