Cyclist Killed in Collision with Truck Near Fariha Station
A young man named Ashad died on the spot after a speeding truck hit his bicycle near Fariha railway station in Azamgarh.
A tragic road accident claimed the life of a young man in the Nizamabad tehsil area of Azamgarh on Saturday. The victim, identified as Ashad, died instantly after being struck by a speeding truck near the Fariha railway station in Uttar Pradesh.
The Fatal Collision
The incident occurred around 11:00 AM when Ashad, a resident of Chakiya village and son of Naseem, was returning from his errands. Ashad had traveled to Fariha on his bicycle to have grain ground into flour.
Tragedy struck as he was passing the goods shed area of the Fariha railway station. A speeding truck reportedly struck his bicycle from behind with such force that it ran over him. The impact was so severe that Ashad succumbed to his injuries immediately at the scene.
Driver Flees the Scene
Following the collision, the truck driver attempted to move the vehicle toward the goods shed before abandoning it. Taking advantage of the chaos, the driver fled the location, leaving the vehicle behind as the victim lay dead.
Police Investigation Underway
Upon receiving news of the fatal accident, Nizamabad Station House Officer Rakesh Kumar Singh arrived at the site with a police contingent. The authorities took control of the situation and performed the following actions:
- Body Recovery: The police took possession of Ashad's body and arranged for its transport via ambulance for a post-mortem examination.
- Vehicle Seizure: The abandoned truck was seized by the police for further investigation.
- Manhunt for Driver: An investigation has been launched to track down and apprehend the driver who escaped the scene.
Legal proceedings are currently being initiated as the police work to piece together the exact circumstances of the crash and locate the absconding driver.