Pilibhit Horror: Two Laborers Killed in Head-On Collision
Two men from Sajania village died after their motorcycle collided with a timber-laden tractor-trolley in Pilibhit. Read the full details here.
A tragic Pilibhit road accident has claimed the lives of two laborers who were returning home after a hard day's work. The devastating collision occurred near the Sadiya Canal Bridge, falling under the jurisdiction of the Newria police station in Uttar Pradesh.
The Fatal Crash
The incident took place at approximately 9:00 PM when a motorcycle, carrying two men, collided head-on with a tractor-trolley. The tractor was heavily loaded with timber at the time of the impact. The force of the crash was so severe that one of the victims, 28-year-old Bhanu Pratap, died instantly at the spot.
The second victim, 35-year-old Tanshuk, survived the initial impact but was left in critical condition. He was rushed to the district hospital for emergency medical care; however, he succumbed to his injuries during treatment.
Victims Returning from Uttarakhand
Both Bhanu Pratap and Tanshuk were residents of Sajania village. They had been working as daily wage laborers in Khatima, Uttarakhand, and were on their way back home when the accident occurred. Their sudden demise has cast a pall of gloom and widespread mourning over their native village.
Driver Flees the Scene
In the aftermath of the collision, the driver of the timber-laden tractor-trolley did not stop to help the victims. Instead, the driver abandoned the vehicle at the site and fled the scene to avoid accountability.
Police Action and Investigation
Local police arrived at the location shortly after the crash. The authorities have seized both the motorcycle and the tractor-trolley as evidence. The bodies of the deceased were transported for post-mortem examinations to complete the legal formalities.
CO Sadar Natasha Goyal has confirmed that the police have launched a search operation to track down and arrest the absconding driver. Instructions have been issued to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances that led to the fatal crash.