Mirzapur Tragedy: 3-Year-Old, Grandmother and Father Killed in Horrific Crash
A family of three, including a 3-year-old child, died in a horrific road accident in Mirzapur after a motorcycle crash and hit-and-run.
A devastating Mirzapur road accident has claimed the lives of three family members, including a young child, in a tragic sequence of events on Wednesday. The victims were killed instantly after their motorcycle crashed and was subsequently struck by an unidentified vehicle in the Narayanpur area.
A Fatal Journey Home
The victims have been identified as Manoj Chauhan, his mother Munni, and his 3-year-old nephew, Priyansh. All three were residents of Patti Kala village, located within the Ahraura police station limits. The family was returning home from Ramnagar in Varanasi when the tragedy unfolded.
As they reached the vicinity of an Aloo Mill in Narayanpur, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Adalhat police station, the journey took a fatal turn. Reports indicate that the motorcycle lost balance and fell due to the presence of potholes on the road.
The Moment of Impact
The situation turned from a fall into a catastrophe when an unidentified vehicle, approaching from behind, struck the fallen passengers. The impact was so severe that Manoj, Munni, and little Priyansh died on the spot, leaving the local community in shock.
Police Action and Investigation
Following the incident, Chunar Circle Officer (CO) Gayatri Yadav confirmed that police teams rushed to the scene. The authorities took custody of the bodies and transported them for post-mortem examinations.
The local police have now launched a full-scale investigation into the crash. Efforts are currently underway to track down and identify the vehicle that struck the family and fled the scene.