Tragic Collision at Wedding in Prayagraj Leaves Two Dead and Many Injured
Two killed, dozen injured as speeding SUV rams into wedding procession
Hindustan Times
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A wedding celebration in Baudai Katauta village, Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh, India, turned tragic when a speeding SUV crashed into the procession, killing two individuals and injuring around a dozen others. The driver fled the scene, prompting a police investigation using CCTV footage.
- 01Two fatalities reported: Ramesh, 32, and Dipanshu, 12.
- 02Around a dozen people injured in the incident.
- 03The driver of the SUV fled the scene after the crash.
- 04Local villagers reacted angrily, vandalizing vehicles in response.
- 05Police are investigating the incident and searching for the driver.
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A wedding procession in Baudai Katauta village, located in Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh, India, was marred by tragedy early Wednesday when a speeding SUV collided with the gathering. The incident occurred around 2 am on the Pratapgarh–Phulpur road, resulting in the deaths of two individuals: Ramesh, aged 32, who died en route to the hospital, and 12-year-old Dipanshu, who succumbed to his injuries later. Approximately a dozen others were injured, with their conditions reported as stable. Eyewitnesses described chaos as the driver attempted to escape by reversing and accelerating, hitting more people in the process. Local villagers expressed their anger by vandalizing passing vehicles, leading to traffic disruptions. Police have registered a case against the driver for negligent driving and are currently using CCTV footage to locate him.
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The tragic accident has shocked the local community, prompting discussions about road safety and the need for stricter enforcement against reckless driving.
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