Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, witnessed a devastating road mishap on February 9 when a recklessly driven truck smashed into a bike in Hinduari, under Robertsganj kotwali limits, killing all three riders instantly. The tragedy has plunged the region into sorrow, with grieving families struggling to come to terms with the sudden loss.
The motorcycle carried three men heading back from a pre-wedding tilak event. The truck, hurtling at high speed, struck them with brutal force near Hinduari, ejecting the victims and ending their lives on the roadside. Identified victims include prominent educator Dayashankar Singh, principal at Chandragupta Maurya Inter College; Prem Singh from Hinduari village; and Kamla Singh from Tilaya. Their deaths have left a void in the community.
Panic gripped the area post-collision as the truck driver sped away, leaving the mangled bike and bodies behind. Police teams cordoned off the site, transported the remains for autopsy, and initiated legal proceedings. Investigators are scouring surveillance cameras to identify and apprehend the fugitive chauffeur.
This fatal collision highlights the dangers of overloaded roads and speeding heavy vehicles in Sonbhadra. Residents demand immediate installation of speed breakers and more traffic patrols. Recall a similar horror recently at Dibulgaj’s Ma Asthbhuja Durga Temple, where a truck killed young Jitendra Vishwakarma and maimed Ajay Gupta—the driver vanishing similarly. When will the cycle of tragedy end?