Vishvendu Jaipuriar | TNN
Chatra: Two youths died on the spot after their motorcycle went out of control and slammed into a barricade installed near the Jabra check post on the Simaria-Bagra-Ranchi main road under Simaria police station limits in Chatra district on Saturday night. The deceased were identified as Ganesh Bhuiyan (18) and Basant Bhuiyan (20), residents of Dundua village.
Police said the two friends were returning home on a motorcycle after purchasing items from the market when the accident occurred. Simaria police station in-charge Suryapratap Singh said, “The injured were rushed to Simaria Referral Hospital, where doctors declared them brought dead.” The bodies were later sent to Chatra Sadar Hospital for post-mortem examination.
Singh said preliminary investigation pointed to excessive speed as the cause of the crash and added that neither of the two youths was wearing a helmet. Local residents alleged the victims were also under the influence of alcohol at the time. They said the collision caused severe head injuries, leading to death.
Following the deaths, villagers gathered at the hospital and demanded strict road safety measures and monitoring of speeding vehicles on the route. The incident has once again highlighted the dangers of reckless driving and the need for better enforcement of traffic rules, especially on rural roads where such accidents are common.
Authorities have urged motorists to wear helmets and adhere to speed limits to prevent similar tragedies. The post-mortem examination is expected to provide further clarity on the exact cause of death.
