Prayagraj: What was meant to be an evening of celebration and joy ended in an unimaginable tragedy for four young men in Prayagraj. Late on Wednesday night, a speeding motorcycle carrying all four friends crashed into an electric pole near the Old Cantt School, leaving three dead on the spot and one battling for life.
The group of friends had set out together to watch the grand Ravana procession in Katra. Earlier in the evening, they had gathered to celebrate the birthday of Golu, one of the boys.
After cutting the cake and spending time together, they decided to ride to Katra on a single motorcycle to witness the festive spectacle. None of them could have imagined that the night would take such a devastating turn.
The victims were identified as Shani Gautam (16), son of Sanjay, Golu (17), son of Sudama, Adarsh (18), son of the late Anil Kumar, and Ashutosh (24), son of Tulsiram, who was riding the bike.
Ashutosh, originally from Bahriya, was earning his livelihood by running a coconut water cart and had been living on rent in Tellierganj with his two brothers. Shani and Adarsh, still in school, were students at Bharat Scout and Guide School in Classes 10 and 12.
According to eyewitnesses, the motorcycle lost control while moving at high speed, crashing violently into a roadside electric pole. The impact was so severe that Ashutosh, Shani, and Adarsh died instantly, while Golu was rushed to SRN Hospital’s trauma center in critical condition.
Residents immediately alerted the Shivkuti police, who arrived at the scene and sent all four to the hospital by ambulance.
At the hospital, families of the victims broke down in grief as doctors confirmed the deaths of three of the boys. Golu, the birthday boy, now remains in intensive care, fighting for survival.
Police officials stated that preliminary investigations suggest overspeeding and overloading of the motorcycle led to the crash. CCTV footage from the area is being examined to understand the exact sequence of events.
The accident has cast a shadow of mourning over the city, especially in the victims’ neighborhoods. What began as a simple birthday celebration among friends ended in heartbreak for four families, underlining yet again the deadly risks of reckless driving.
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