Feb 20 • 15:34 UTC 🇮🇳 India Aaj Tak (Hindi)

A fast-moving car collides with three friends on bikes, one dies, two are critically injured

A tragic hit-and-run incident in Jaipur, India, resulted in the death of one young man and serious injuries to two others when a speeding car hit their motorcycle.

On Friday evening in Jaipur, Rajasthan, a heartbreaking hit-and-run accident took place when a speeding car struck three friends riding on a motorcycle. The incident occurred near the ISKCON Temple at Kharbas Circle around 4:30 PM. According to the police, the three young men were heading toward Mansarovar when the out-of-control vehicle hit them from behind, causing them to be thrown off their bike and onto the road. The impact was so severe that it knocked them down immediately.

Following the accident, the driver of the speeding car fled the scene. Bystanders rushed to assist the injured friends and promptly informed the authorities. Upon arrival, the police found the three young men in critical condition and they were immediately taken to a nearby private hospital. Unfortunately, one of the individuals was declared dead on arrival by the doctors, while the other two continued to receive treatment for their serious injuries.

Authorities have initiated an investigation by examining the accident site and reviewing CCTV footage from the vicinity in hopes of identifying the driver who fled after the collision. This tragic event not only highlights the dangers of reckless driving but also raises concerns about road safety in the area, prompting calls for stricter regulations to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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