Youth Drowns After Motorcycle Falls From Dilapidated Bridge in Bareilly
A 25-year-old man died after his motorcycle plunged into the Nakatia River from a dilapidated bridge in Bareilly. Read the full details here.
A tragic accident has claimed the life of a 25-year-old man in Bareilly after his motorcycle plunged into the Nakatia River. The incident occurred when the vehicle lost control while crossing a crumbling bridge near Pahadganj village, leaving a family devastated and locals outraged over the dangerous infrastructure.
The Fatal Descent into Nakatia River
The victim, identified as Ravi Mishra, was traveling on a motorcycle accompanied by his two cousins, Pankaj and Santosh. The trio was heading towards Pahadganj when they reached a bridge located under the Ahladpur police outpost in the Hafizganj police station area.
As they attempted to cross the structure, the motorcycle lost control on the dilapidated bridge, sending all three men into the river below. While the sudden plunge into the water was terrifying, Pankaj and Santosh managed to fight the current and swim to the safety of the riverbank. Unfortunately, Ravi Mishra was not as fortunate; the deep waters of the Nakatia River swept him away before he could reach safety.
Intense Search and Recovery Operation
Upon receiving news of the accident, Vikas Yadav, the in-charge of the Ahladpur police outpost, rushed to the site with a police team. The initial search efforts were spearheaded by local villagers who scrambled to help find the missing youth.
As the hours passed without success, the situation escalated, leading to the deployment of a professional diving team from Bareilly. Following an intensive search operation through the deep currents, divers eventually located and recovered Ravi's body from the river.
A Family Left in Grief
The death of Ravi Mishra has left a massive void in his family. According to grieving relatives, Ravi was the sole breadwinner for his household. His family had already been struggling since his father passed away approximately one year ago.
Ravi is survived by:
- His wife, Lata Mishra
- Two young children
Local Anger Over Infrastructure Neglect
The accident has ignited a wave of anger among the residents of Pahadganj village. Many locals pointed toward the poor condition of the bridge as the primary cause of the tragedy, noting that the dilapidated state of the structure poses a constant threat to commuters. The community is now demanding accountability for the lack of maintenance that turned a routine journey into a fatal disaster.