Two persons were killed and another critically injured after a speeding truck rammed into their motorcycle in New Delhi district’s Buddha Jayanti Park area. The accused truck driver Satish Sharma was arrested from the spot.
According to the police, the incident took place around 1:30am on Wednesday when three persons -- identified as Chetan (22) and Akshay (22) and Pawan (25) -- were riding on a motorcycle came under the wheels of the truck in Buddha Jayanti Park area.Police team immediately reached the spot after being informed about the mishap and arrested the errant driver.
The victims were rushed to a nearby hospital where Chetan and Akshay were declared brought dead while Pawan is undergoing treatment. Prima facie it appears that only one of them was wearing a helmet. Chetan’s pregnant wife was admitted to a hospital and they were returning home after meeting her.
“Pawan’s arm has been amputated and he is undergoing treatment. The truck was registered in Haryana. A case of rash and negligent driving causing death has been registered at Chankayapuri police station,” said Additional Commissioner of Police (New Delhi district) SBS Tyagi. All the victims reside in Shahdara area.