Speeding Truck Hits Bike In Hathras; 22-Year-Old Killed, One Injured

A 22-year-old bike rider, Shiva, died and his companion Dheeraj was seriously injured after a speeding truck hit their motorcycle near Kars ki Puliya in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday. The two were among three youths who had left Bhada village on a bike to visit Chaundle Wali Maiya for darshan, according to the information given by Kumar Pal, a relative of the deceased.

The accident took place near Kars ki Puliya when the speeding truck rammed into the bike with heavy impact. Kumar Pal said the collision was so severe that Shiva was dragged for a considerable distance on the road. He died on the spot. Dheeraj suffered serious injuries and was later sent to hospital for treatment.

Soon after the crash, there was panic and chaos at the spot. People gathered in large numbers as news of the accident spread in the area. According to the information available, the truck driver fled from the scene with the vehicle after the accident. Police, however, chased the truck and caught it ahead near a police outpost.

Tension then built up at the accident site. Angry villagers blocked the road in protest after the death of the young bike rider. During the commotion, the truck was set on fire. The situation at the spot became tense as the crowd continued to protest over the accident.

After receiving information about the incident, police forces from several police stations reached the spot. The police took charge of the situation and, after considerable effort, brought it under control. The police also spoke to the villagers, persuaded them to clear the road blockade and restored calm in the area.

Shiva’s body was taken into police custody, and the process of sending it for post-mortem was started. Dheeraj, who was seriously injured in the collision, was shifted to hospital for medical treatment.

Police are now investigating the cause of the accident as well as the full sequence of events, including the collision near Kars ki Puliya, the truck driver allegedly fleeing from the spot, the road blockade by villagers and the fire set to the truck.

The incident was reported from Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, by Shobhit Kumar Sharma.