2 teenagers died in a head-on collision between a car and a scooter on Kangdi Flyover in Haridwar’s Shyampur Kotwali area on Sunday. The teenagers were travelling from Haridwar towards Shyampur when the crash occurred.
Police said the scooter collided with a car approaching from the opposite direction near the flyover. Both teenagers suffered serious injuries. The impact also damaged the front sections of the car and scooter.
People at the scene informed the police, who arrived soon afterwards. With help from local residents, officers sent the injured teenagers to the district hospital in a 108 ambulance. Doctors declared both of them dead after they arrived.
Teenagers identified by police
The deceased were identified as Kartik Agarwal, 16, son of Naveen Agarwal, a resident of Kaliwali Haveli near Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar, and Krishna Rajput, 14, son of Sonu Rajput, a resident of Shivnagar, Rani Gali, Haridwar.
Police took the bodies into custody and sent them for -mortem examination. The families and acquaintances gathered at the district hospital after receiving news of the deaths. The incident left both families mourning.
The car involved in the crash was reportedly travelling from Haridwar towards Bijnor. Police have begun necessary action concerning the vehicle. The circumstances that led to the collision remain under investigation.
Traffic managed after crash
The crash caused confusion on Kangdi Flyover for some time. Police controlled the situation and arranged traffic movement at the spot. Officials are examining the circumstances of the accident before drawing conclusions about its cause.
Shyam Nagar Kotwali in-charge Nitesh Sharma said the collision between the car and scooter resulted in the deaths of 2 teenagers. He said the bodies had been sent for -mortem and that necessary action was underway.
The accident has also renewed concern about safety on Kangdi Flyover. The report notes that several road crashes have occurred on the flyover and in nearby areas in the past, including incidents involving deaths and serious injuries.
Local residents have raised concerns about vehicle speed and traffic management in the area. The deaths of the 16-year-old and 14-year-old have brought fresh attention to the need for effective road-safety measures on the flyover.
Police said the full picture would become clear after the investigation. Further action will depend on the findings concerning the collision and the car involved.
Conclusion
2 Haridwar teenagers died after a car and scooter collided on Kangdi Flyover. Police have sent the bodies for -mortem and are investigating how the crash occurred.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the accident occur?
The crash occurred on Kangdi Flyover in the Shyampur Kotwali area of Haridwar.
Q. How many people died in the accident?
2 teenagers died in the collision.
Q. Who were the teenagers?
Police identified them as Kartik Agarwal, 16, and Krishna Rajput, 14, both residents of Haridwar.
Q. Where were the teenagers travelling?
They were travelling by scooter from Haridwar towards Shyampur.
Q. Where was the car travelling?
The car was reportedly travelling from Haridwar towards Bijnor.
Q. What did police do after the crash?
Police sent the injured teenagers to the district hospital in a 108 ambulance and later sent their bodies for -mortem.
Q. Is the cause of the crash known?
Police are investigating the circumstances and cause of the collision.
Q. What happened to traffic after the accident?
Police managed the situation and organised traffic movement on the flyover.
