Tragic Accident Claims Lives of Young Cousins Returning from IPL Match in New Delhi
Man, teen cousin killed by truck while returning from IPL match in Delhi
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A 20-year-old man and his 14-year-old cousin were killed when a truck struck their motorcycle in New Delhi on Monday night. The family alleges police negligence in response time, while authorities claim they acted promptly. The driver has been identified and efforts are underway to apprehend him.
- 01The accident occurred on Ashoka Road in New Delhi, near police headquarters.
- 02The victims were returning from an IPL match at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
- 03Family members allege police took 20-30 minutes to arrive at the scene.
- 04The truck driver has been identified, and efforts to arrest him are ongoing.
- 05Both victims were involved in cricket and had promising futures ahead.
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A tragic incident occurred on Monday night in New Delhi when a 20-year-old man and his 14-year-old cousin were killed after their motorcycle was hit by a truck on Ashoka Road, just 10 meters from the Delhi Police headquarters. The cousins were returning home from an IPL match at Arun Jaitley Stadium when the truck collided with their Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycle. The family alleges that police took nearly 30 minutes to arrive at the scene, delaying medical assistance. However, police officials stated that they received a call around 11 PM and reached within minutes. The driver of the truck has been identified, and efforts are underway to apprehend him. The 20-year-old was a BSc student and the minor was a Class 10 student, both passionate about cricket. The family runs a dry fruits wholesale business and expressed deep frustration over the incident, emphasizing the need for accountability and swift action from law enforcement.
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This incident raises concerns about road safety and police response times in high-security areas of New Delhi.
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