What Happened in Mahoba? Five Dead, Three Injured in Car-Bike Collision

Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Five fatalities reported in a tragic collision.
- Incident occurred near Nanoura village.
- High-speed car lost control after a tyre burst.
- Eyewitnesses describe scenes of chaos.
- Investigation is ongoing to uncover the accident's causes.
Mahoba (Uttar Pradesh), June 16 (NationPress) Tragedy struck in Uttar Pradesh’s Mahoba district on Monday as a devastating road accident claimed the lives of at least five individuals, with several others injured, officials reported.
The calamity occurred when a car collided head-on with a motorcycle near Nanoura village in the area served by the Srinagar police station.
Circle Officer Ravikant Gond stated that the vehicle, allegedly speeding, lost control following a tyre blowout and crashed directly into a motorcycle. The force of the collision was catastrophic.
All three motorcycle riders, hailing from Kulpahar in Mahoba, were killed instantly. Additionally, the car’s driver and one passenger succumbed to their injuries shortly thereafter.
Three other passengers in the car suffered severe injuries and were promptly transported to the district hospital for urgent medical care.
Eyewitness accounts indicated that both vehicles were traveling at speeds exceeding 80 km/h when the car suddenly veered off course, colliding with the motorcycle.
The impact was so severe that the car reportedly dragged the motorcycle for about 20 metres, resulting in grievous injuries to all involved.
Local law enforcement and administrative officials, including Superintendent of Police Prabal Pratap Singh, arrived promptly at the scene and later visited the hospital to monitor the condition of the injured.
The deceased's bodies have been sent for post-mortem examinations, and efforts to formally identify them are currently underway.
The road was littered with wreckage and blood, while shocked bystanders and family members gathered nearby.
Witnesses described scenes of chaos, with panic and screams echoing as people rushed to assist the wounded.
The police have initiated an investigation to ascertain whether negligence or excessive speed contributed to the tragic incident.