Tragic Road Accident Claims Lives Just Before Wedding in Amethi
Bride’s father, relative die in road accident moments before rituals in Amethi
Hindustan Times
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A road accident in Amethi district, Uttar Pradesh, India, resulted in the deaths of a bride's father, Gautam Kumar, and his relative, Asharam, just minutes before wedding rituals were to begin. The collision occurred on the Lucknow-Jaunpur highway, impacting the family's wedding celebrations significantly.
- 01Gautam Kumar and Asharam died in a motorcycle collision shortly before a wedding.
- 02The accident occurred near Jais Mod on the Lucknow-Jaunpur highway.
- 03Gautam Kumar was a father of eight, preparing for his daughter's wedding.
- 04The family had to complete the wedding rituals in a subdued manner.
- 05One other motorcyclist sustained serious injuries and was hospitalized.
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In a heartbreaking incident in Amethi district, Uttar Pradesh, India, a bride's father, Gautam Kumar (43), and his relative, Asharam, tragically lost their lives in a road accident just minutes before wedding rituals were to commence. The collision occurred around 8 PM on the Lucknow-Jaunpur highway, approximately 35 km from the district headquarters, when their motorcycle collided head-on with another motorcycle. Gautam, a resident of Pandit Ka Purwa village, was a driver and is survived by his wife and eight children, including seven daughters. The family was in the midst of preparations for the wedding of Gautam's elder daughter, Manisha, when they realized they needed more fruits for the rituals. Tragically, while on their way to the market, their motorcycle crashed near an overbridge. Eyewitnesses reported that the impact was severe, throwing the riders several feet away. Both Gautam and Asharam were rushed to the hospital but succumbed to their injuries. The remaining wedding rituals were completed in a subdued atmosphere, with the family mourning their loss.
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This tragic accident has deeply affected the local community and the family, altering what should have been a joyous occasion into a somber event.
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