Kanwar Tragedy: Speeding Bikes Hit Truck, Two Pilgrims Dead

Tragedy struck early Wednesday morning on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway when two kanwar pilgrims, Prince Kumar (17) and Krishna (16), died after their motorcycles crashed into a stationary Mother Dairy truck. Two other pilgrims, Saurabh (18) and Akash (24), were seriously injured in the collision near UP Gate.

The group had traveled to Haridwar to collect Ganga water and were returning to Gurgaon when the accident occurred around 6 am. Reports indicate the motorcycles were being driven at high speed when they struck the rear of the truck, which had reportedly broken down and was parked in a lane.

Paramedics arriving at the scene pronounced Prince and Krishna dead at a local hospital. Akash was admitted for treatment, while Saurabh received first aid and was discharged. The truck driver and helper were not present at the time of the incident, as they had called a mechanic for assistance with the breakdown. The truck has been impounded, and an investigation is underway. The victims' families have not yet filed a formal complaint.