A tragic road accident in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur district claimed the lives of a couple when a speeding truck rammed their motorcycle and dragged them for about 100 metres. The incident occurred on Thursday evening on the Gorakhpur-Deoria highway near the Pipraich area.
Details of the accident
According to police, the couple was returning home after visiting a relative when a truck hit their motorcycle from behind. The impact was so severe that the motorcycle got stuck under the truck, and the truck driver continued driving, dragging the couple along the road. Witnesses told police that the truck did not stop even after the collision, and the couple's bodies were crushed under the wheels.
The victims have been identified as Ramashankar Yadav (35) and his wife Sunita Devi (30), residents of a nearby village. They were rushed to a hospital but were declared dead on arrival.
Police action
Senior police officials reached the spot and ordered an investigation. The truck driver fled the scene, leaving the vehicle behind. Police have seized the truck and registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Motor Vehicles Act. A manhunt has been launched to nab the driver.
Local residents gathered at the spot and blocked the highway for some time, demanding strict action against the driver and compensation for the family. The police assured them of a thorough investigation and said that all possible legal action would be taken.
Rising road accidents in Uttar Pradesh
This incident highlights the growing concern over road safety in Uttar Pradesh. According to recent data, the state accounts for a significant number of road accidents in India, with speeding and reckless driving being major causes. Authorities have been urged to implement stricter traffic enforcement and install speed breakers and signages on accident-prone stretches.
The family of the deceased has been informed, and the bodies have been sent for post-mortem. Further investigation is underway.
