Meerut: A tragic road accident on National Highway-9 under Gajraula police station limits in Amroha district claimed four lives and left two others injured early Wednesday morning. The incident occurred around 3 am when a speeding car rammed into a truck from behind. Police suspect the car driver may have dozed off at the wheel.
Victims Were Hifz Students on a Trip
The deceased have been identified as Masood (22), Naseemul (21), and Hashim (22), all residents of West Bengal's Malda district, and the car driver Mohd Salman (25). The four were among a group of five friends pursuing Hifz studies, the structured memorisation of the Quran, in Varanasi. They had traveled to Bareilly three days ago for a trip.
Journey Details
According to Dhanaura circle officer Anjali Kataria, the group boarded a train from Bareilly to Delhi on Tuesday night. However, due to overcrowding, they disembarked at Rampur railway station and hired a taxi to Delhi, from where they were scheduled to board another train to Varanasi. The taxi, a car, later collided with an unidentified truck.
Casualties and Injuries
Masood, Naseemul, and Hashim died on the spot, while driver Mohd Salman succumbed to his injuries later at a hospital. Two other occupants of the car sustained injuries and are currently undergoing medical treatment.
Police Investigation Underway
The bodies have been sent for postmortem examination, and legal proceedings are in progress. Families of the deceased have been informed. Police are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the truck involved in the accident. An FIR will be registered once a formal complaint is received from the victims' families.
Circle officer Kataria stated, "Preliminary investigation suggests the driver may have fallen asleep, leading to the collision. Efforts are ongoing to trace the other vehicle and ascertain the exact cause of the accident."
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About the Author: Rahul Singh, a principal correspondent based in Meerut, holds a degree in Journalism and Law. He extensively covers court judgments and crime, with a penchant for off-beat human interest stories.
