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Beyond Recognition: DNA Needed After Fatal Bypass Crash
10 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Five young friends died instantly in a severe car accident.
- Victims suffered dismemberment due to the extreme impact force.
- DNA profiling is required to identify one victim beyond recognition.
A tragic car crash on the Ladhowal bypass has claimed the lives of five young friends. The Hyundai Verna, reportedly speeding, collided with the road divider and overturned, with the sheer force of impact causing severe dismemberment. Investigators have cited overspeeding as the primary cause, with evidence including beer bottles found inside the vehicle.
A medical board conducted postmortem examinations, noting catastrophic injuries sustained by all victims. The condition of one 20-year-old victim was particularly severe, with her face unrecognisable, prompting doctors to recommend DNA profiling for positive identification. Other victims also suffered devastating injuries, highlighting the brutality of the accident.
