Bhopal

22-year-old youth killed, while his cousin injured, as a speeding truck hit their motorcycle

Staff Reporter

A 22-year-old youth died while his cousin escaped with injuries after their bike was hit by a speeding truck near Godarmahu on Friday; Gandhi Nagar  police have started an investigation.

Two youths  were rushed to hospital where one of them was declared dead while other escaped with injuries.

In the accident, Narayan Singh (22) died while his cousin Rajesh Singh  who was seating pillion suffered minor injuries.

The reason for the accident has been found to be the high speed of the truck.

According to the police, the victim used to work with a private firm and used to live in Tumda while other youth was identified as his cousin. The two had gone to meet their cousin at Sukhisewania and met with an accident on their way back.

Narayan was riding a bike and in the accident his head hit the ground which caused his death after the accident Rajesh was conscious and informed parents who rushed for help.

Police and ambulance were informed and the injured were taken to hospital.

Body was sent for the post mortem and a case against the errant driver has been registered and search has been started in the investigation.

Meanwhile, a 30-year-old man was found dead under suspicious circumstances at Ishwar Nagar Shahpura police station area on Friday. 

Police were informed after Rahul Pratap Singh reported illness and was taken to hospital where he died during treatment.

After the preliminary investigation the body was sent for the post mortem. The police have registered a case under Section 174 of the CrPC and have started further investigation.