2 men were killed and 2 others seriously injured when 2 motorcycles collided head-on near Belbaba on Haldwani’s Rampur Road on Monday evening. The victims had been returning to Rudrapur after distributing wedding invitations for a family wedding.
The deceased were identified as 29-year-old Rajiv Gupta, a resident of Rampura in Rudrapur, and Saurabh Bisht of Kaladhungi. Both motorcycle riders died at the scene, according to the available report.
What happened near Belbaba
Rajiv Gupta had travelled to Haldwani with his brother-in-law, Prem Shankar, to distribute invitations for his niece Bhavna’s wedding. After completing the distribution, the 2 were riding back towards Rudrapur when their motorcycle collided with another bike coming from the opposite direction near Belbaba.
The impact was severe. Both motorcycles were badly damaged, and all 4 riders fell onto the road. Saurabh Bisht, who was riding the other motorcycle, died at the scene along with Rajiv Gupta.
Prem Shankar and another man travelling on the second motorcycle sustained serious injuries. The identity of the other injured person was not provided.
Injured taken to hospital
The 2 injured men were taken to Sushila Tiwari Hospital, where they were receiving treatment. Their injuries were described as serious in the available details.
Police reached the location after receiving information about the crash. Officers took custody of the bodies and sent them to the mortuary.
City Superintendent of Police Harbans Singh said the injured people were undergoing treatment. Police are investigating the circumstances that led to the collision.
The crash has affected the family preparing for Bhavna’s wedding, with the deaths occurring after Rajiv and Prem Shankar had gone out to distribute invitations.
Conclusion
2 motorcycle riders, Rajiv Gupta and Saurabh Bisht, died at the scene of the Haldwani collision, while Prem Shankar and another man remained seriously injured in hospital. Police are investigating the cause of the crash.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the crash take place?
The collision occurred near Belbaba on Rampur Road in Haldwani.
Q. How many people were killed?
2 people were killed in the crash: Rajiv Gupta and Saurabh Bisht.
Q. How many people were injured?
2 people were seriously injured and taken to Sushila Tiwari Hospital.
Q. Who were the deceased?
The deceased were 29-year-old Rajiv Gupta of Rampura, Rudrapur, and Saurabh Bisht of Kaladhungi.
Q. Why were Rajiv Gupta and Prem Shankar travelling?
They had gone to Haldwani to distribute wedding invitations for Rajiv’s niece Bhavna before returning towards Rudrapur.
Q. What action did police take?
Police sent the 2 bodies to the mortuary and began investigating the circumstances of the collision.
