Three Tennis Players Killed in Purvanchal Expressway Accident
A tragic collision on the Purvanchal Expressway in Sultanpur has claimed the lives of three tennis players from Deoria.
A devastating road accident on the Purvanchal Expressway in Sultanpur has claimed the lives of three professional tennis players, leaving three others fighting for their lives. The tragic collision occurred on Wednesday near milestone 97.5, within the jurisdiction of the Baldirai police station.
The Fatal Collision
The accident involved a speeding Ertiga car that reportedly lost control and slammed into an unidentified vehicle traveling ahead of it. The force of the impact was so intense that the car was left severely damaged. According to police reports, there were six individuals on board the vehicle at the time of the crash.
The three victims who died at the scene have been identified as:
- Nitya Prajapati (22)
- Irfan Ansari (20)
- Aniket (24)
All three deceased individuals were residents of Deoria.
Survivors Hospitalized Following Crash
The three survivors sustained serious injuries and were rushed to a hospital for urgent medical care. The injured individuals have been identified as:
- Anand Yadav (23) of Lakhaura, Deoria
- Raju (22) of Taiyar Buzurg
- Jayanto Sharma (30) of Jamuni, West Bengal
Investigation Underway into Expressway Accident
The accident caused a temporary disruption on the busy expressway as local residents and expressway personnel rushed to the scene to assist in rescue operations. Officers from the Baldirai police station arrived to secure the site, take custody of the bodies, and begin legal proceedings.
One of the survivors, Jayanto Sharma, provided a harrowing account to the police. He revealed that all six occupants were professional tennis players who were traveling back to Deoria after participating in a tournament in Lucknow. Sharma stated that the passengers were asleep when the collision occurred, leaving him unaware of the exact moments the crash transpired.
Baldirai Circle Officer Ashutosh Kumar confirmed that an official investigation is currently underway to determine the exact circumstances of the accident. Preliminary findings indicate that the car became uncontrolled before hitting the other vehicle. Authorities are now working to locate the unidentified vehicle involved in the collision to clarify the cause of the tragedy.