A devastating accident occurred at the Rajiv Chowk underpass in Gurugram on Sunday, leading to the death of two individuals and severe injuries to others. The incident involved a speeding SUV which lost control, collided with a motorcycle, and then overturned. This sequence of events resulted in catastrophic outcomes for both the motorcycle rider and the occupants of the SUV.
Poonam Hooda, who is in charge of the Civil Lines police station in Gurugram, reported that the accident resulted in severe injuries to all five occupants of the SUV, with one succumbing to their injuries later that night at a private hospital in Sector 38. The motorcyclist sustained critical injuries and later died in the hospital. This incident underscores the dire consequences of speeding and losing control of a vehicle.
In the aftermath, the police were prompt in clearing the accident scene, using a crane to remove both the SUV and the motorcycle to alleviate traffic congestion. Investigations are ongoing, with police working to verify the identities of those killed and injured and awaiting to record statements from eyewitnesses and the injured. Charges are anticipated against the SUV driver pending a formal complaint from the relatives of the deceased motorcyclist. This tragic event serves as a grim reminder of the importance of road safety and the impact of reckless driving on community safety.