In Kaushambi district of Uttar Pradesh, the hobby of making social media reels cost the lives of four youths. Five youths were riding on the same bike and making a reel. Meanwhile, his bike went out of control and collided with a tractor-trolley coming from the front. In the accident, four youths including uncle and nephew died tragically on the spot, while one youth was seriously injured. The injured has been admitted to the hospital for treatment.
The incident is being reported from Karari police station area. According to the information, Dhanpara resident Rahul (14) son of Mahesh Prasad, Akash Saroj (25) son of Prithvi Saroj, Aman (22) son of Keshan, Chhotu and Vikas were going to have a feast with relatives riding on the same bike. On the way, the five youths made a reel on their mobile and saved it. It is being told that as soon as he reached near Maharajganj village, his bike collided with a tractor-trolley coming from the front.
The accident was so severe that the bike was completely damaged and the tractor-trolley also overturned. In the accident, Rahul, Akash Saroj, Aman and another youth died on the spot, while Vikas was seriously injured. After the accident the tractor driver fled from the spot.
As soon as the information about the incident was received, the police reached the spot and took possession of the four bodies and sent them for post-mortem. The injured youth has been admitted to the hospital. As soon as the news of the accident was received, the relatives of the deceased reached the spot and there was chaos in the family.
The reel made by the youth before their death is now going viral on social media. The police is also taking the video under investigation.
Superintendent of Police Satyanarayan Prajapat, who reached the spot, said that the police team had reached the spot as soon as Dial-112 received the information. The injured were immediately sent to the hospital and the bodies have been sent for post-mortem and further legal action is being taken.
SP said that the search for the absconding tractor driver is going on. Besides, the role of policemen who were negligent in checking on the route will also be investigated. He said that CCTV footage will be scrutinized and if negligence of any policeman comes to light, strict action will be taken against him.