Speeding Truck Kills 56-Year-Old Man on Raebareli-Sultanpur Highway
A 56-year-old man died instantly after being hit by a speeding truck on the Raebareli-Sultanpur highway in Amethi. Driver arrested.
A tragic Amethi road accident claimed the life of a 56-year-old man on Sunday, when a speeding truck collided with him on the Raebareli-Sultanpur highway. The victim, identified as Mobin, a resident of Mubarakpur Mukhetia, died on the spot due to the devastating impact of the crash.
The Fatal Collision
The incident took place near the mill area, falling under the jurisdiction of the Jais police station. According to reports, the truck was traveling at high speed from the direction of Sultanpur when it struck Mobin. The force of the collision was so severe that the victim succumbed to his injuries immediately at the scene.
Passersby and local residents, who witnessed the horror, quickly gathered at the site and alerted the local authorities about the accident.
Police Action and Investigation
Upon receiving the alert, officers from the Jais police station rushed to the location to secure the area and conduct an inspection. The police acted swiftly to ensure the perpetrator did not escape:
- The truck involved in the collision has been seized by the authorities.
- The driver of the vehicle has been taken into custody.
- The victim's body was taken into possession to complete the necessary legal formalities, including the inquest (panchnama).
Community in Mourning
The sudden death of Mobin has left his family in deep distress. Family members arrived at the crash site shortly after the incident, and a wave of grief has spread through the local community of Mubarakpur Mukhetia.
The Station House Officer (SHO) of Jais has officially confirmed the occurrence of the fatal accident near the mill area. The SHO stated that necessary actions have been initiated and a full investigation is currently underway to determine the exact circumstances of the crash based on the evidence collected.