Pratapgarh Horror: 3 Dead, 6-Year-Old Injured as Dumper Smashes Motorcycle
A high-speed dumper truck collided with a motorcycle in Pratapgarh, UP, killing three people and leaving a six-year-old child critically injured.
A devastating road accident claimed three lives and left a young child fighting for survival after a high-speed dumper truck collided with a motorcycle in the Pratapgarh district of Uttar Pradesh. The collision, which occurred on Wednesday, turned a routine journey into a tragedy near the Cheunga intersection on the Sewa canal.
The Tragic Collision
The victims were traveling from Gaspur Dukhipur in the Kunda area, heading toward Mauaima in Prayagraj. As they navigated the route, a dumper truck traveling at high speed struck their motorcycle with immense force. The impact was so severe that three of the passengers died on the spot.
The deceased have been identified as:
- Haider, aged 48
- Rita, aged 45 (Haider's wife)
- Nokhe Lal, aged 40
A Young Survivor
Amidst the wreckage, a six-year-old boy named Shubham, the son of Nokhe Lal, survived the initial impact but sustained serious injuries. He was rushed to a private hospital, where he is currently undergoing medical treatment.
Police Action and Investigation
The incident falls under the jurisdiction of the Baghray police station. Upon receiving the report, Station House Officer (SHO) Shravan Kumar and his team hurried to the scene to manage the situation and secure the area.
The police have taken the following steps in the aftermath of the crash:
- The bodies of the three victims were transported to the Community Health Center in Baghray for post-mortem examinations.
- The dumper truck involved in the collision has been impounded by the authorities.
- A formal investigation has been launched to determine the exact cause of the accident and the liability of the driver.