VARANASI: A tragic road accident on an overbridge in Varanasi on Monday morning resulted in the deaths of four friends and left three others with serious injuries. The incident occurred when a group of individuals had stopped their SUV on the overbridge near Rupapur on the Prayagraj-Varanasi highway to take selfies.
The Chenab Times has learned that a speeding truck, traveling from the Prayagraj direction, collided with the rear of the SUV, subsequently hitting the youths who were standing outside the vehicle. The impact of the collision was severe, causing multiple fatalities and injuries.
According to police reports, the friends were residents of Shivpuri in Varanasi and were on their way back from a visit to the Vindhyachal temple in Mirzapur. They had decided to halt their Scorpio on the overbridge to capture photographs, a decision that tragically led to the accident.
Emergency services were alerted, and police personnel rushed to the scene to initiate rescue operations. Those trapped inside the SUV had to be extricated using a gas cutter. The injured individuals were immediately transported to a local hospital for urgent medical treatment.
Three of the deceased have been identified as Aman Yadav, Golu Yadav, and Alok Mishra. The identity of the fourth victim is still being ascertained by the authorities. Among the injured, Kanhaiya Yadav and Nikhil Kumar are reported to be in critical condition. Efforts are underway to identify the third injured individual and ascertain their condition.
The accident has prompted an investigation into the incident, with authorities focusing on the speed of the truck and the circumstances that led to the SUV being stopped on the overbridge. Such incidents highlight the dangers of stopping vehicles on highway overbridges and the risks associated with distracted activities like taking selfies in potentially hazardous locations.
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