Lucknow, November 6 (TNA) Two young men were killed in a road accident in the Vibhuti Khand area of Lucknow on Friday morning while travelling by motorcycle to deliver food to a shop. The victims were identified as Arif, 18, and Faizu, 15, residents of Gulzar Nagar in Aishbagh. They were reportedly travelling together on a motorcycle when the crash occurred.
Collision While Overtaking
According to preliminary information, the two were attempting to overtake a container vehicle when their motorcycle collided head-on with an oncoming pickup van. The impact was severe, and both riders died on the spot.
The pair were reportedly working as painters and had been carrying food to a shop when the accident occurred. Their bodies were later taken to a hospital, where family members identified them.
Police Begin Probe
Police reached the site after receiving information about the crash and inspected the accident scene. The pickup driver was not immediately located, and teams began searching for the vehicle and its driver.
The bodies were sent for post-mortem examination, while police were collecting witness statements and examining the circumstances surrounding the collision. Further legal action will follow based on the investigation.
The bodies were sent for post-mortem examination, while police were collecting witness statements and examining the circumstances surrounding the collision. Further legal action will follow based on the investigation.
The accident has raised renewed concerns about the risks faced by two-wheeler riders while overtaking heavy vehicles on busy city roads.