one motorcycle rider died and 3 people were seriously injured when 2 bikes collided head-on on the Dehradun road near Rishikesh on Monday evening. The crash occurred about one kilometre beyond the Junglat Barrier.
Police received information about the accident through Dial-112 and reached the site shortly afterwards. The Bus Stand outin-charge arrived with a police team and found both motorcycles badly damaged.
The deceased was identified as Sohan Lal Nautiyal, 40, a resident of Sila village in Maldevta, Dehradun. Police said he died at the scene.
The 3 injured people were identified as Balram Nautiyal, 45, from Sila village in Maldevta; Priyanshu Mishra, 21, from Bhattowala in Gumanivala; and Rohit Kandwal, 23, from Thakurpur in Shyampur.
Medical treatment and police action
The injured were taken to the Government Hospital in Rishikesh in a 108 ambulance. They were receiving treatment, and their injuries were described as serious.
Inspector in-charge Yashpal said the families had been informed about the incident. Police are investigating how the 2 motorcycles collided.
The available information does not establish the cause of the crash. Police have recovered details from the scene and are examining the circumstances surrounding the head-on collision.
Conclusion
The crash killed Sohan Lal Nautiyal and left 3 people seriously injured. The injured remain under treatment at the Government Hospital in Rishikesh, while police investigate the cause and have informed the families.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the accident happen?
The collision took place on the Dehradun road, about one kilometre beyond the Junglat Barrier near Rishikesh.
Q. How many people died in the crash?
one person, Sohan Lal Nautiyal, died at the scene.
Q. How many people were injured?
3 people were seriously injured in the collision.
Q. Where were the injured taken?
They were taken by 108 ambulance to the Government Hospital in Rishikesh.
Q. What are police investigating?
Police are investigating the circumstances and cause of the head-on collision between the 2 motorcycles.
Q. Were the families informed?
Yes. Inspector in-charge Yashpal said the families had been informed.
