Sultanpur Horror: Two Killed as Roadways Bus Smashes Into Bike
Two men were killed instantly after a Shahganj Depot bus collided with their motorcycle on the Lucknow-Ballia National Highway in Sultanpur.
Tragedy struck the Lucknow-Ballia National Highway on Saturday when a devastating Sultanpur road accident claimed the lives of two young men. The incident, which occurred around 12:00 PM near Padarthpur, left the local community in shock and sparked anger against the negligence of the driver involved.
The Fatal Collision
A passenger-laden roadways bus from the Shahganj Depot (registration number UP 44 AT 0269) was en route from Sultanpur to Shahganj. As the vehicle approached the vicinity of Sanskar Dhaba in Padarthpur, within the jurisdiction of the Kadipur Kotwali police station, it collided head-on with a motorcycle coming from the direction of Pandeybaba.
The impact of the crash was so severe that both individuals riding the motorcycle died instantly at the scene, leaving no room for medical intervention.
Victims Identified
The deceased have been identified as:
- Deepak Kumar Vishwakarma, 24, son of Santosh Vishwakarma and a resident of Daulatpur.
- Mukesh Harijan, 30, son of Parshuram and a resident of Malapur.
According to reports, the two men were heading toward Pandeybaba to carry out woodwork assignments when their lives were cut short in the collision.
Driver Flees, Locals Outraged
In the aftermath of the crash, the bus driver chose to abandon the vehicle and flee the scene rather than assist the victims or surrender to the authorities. This act of cowardice triggered immediate outrage among the local residents who gathered at the spot.
Police Action and Investigation
Police personnel arrived shortly after the incident to manage the crowd and secure the area. The authorities took custody of the bodies and completed the necessary inquest procedures before sending them for post-mortem examinations.
The police have seized the bus and have launched a manhunt to apprehend the absconding driver. An official investigation is currently underway to determine the exact cause of the head-on collision.