What happened on the Chaufatka over-bridge in Prayagraj?

A juvenile driver, who had taken the vehicle without permission, caused a fatal accident on the Chaufatka over-bridge in Prayagraj, killing one person and injuring several others.

Who was the victim of the Prayagraj bridge accident?

Rohit Kushwaha, the son of Ravi Prakash Kushwaha of Jayantipur, Prayagraj, was among the victims of the accident and later succumbed to his injuries.

How did the police apprehend the juvenile driver responsible for the Prayagraj bridge crash?

The police formed teams to trace and apprehend the driver, and during the investigation, they identified and took a juvenile offender into protective custody on October 29th, 2025.

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Juvenile Driver Arrested for Fatal Prayagraj Bridge Crash

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Juvenile driver caused accident, killing one and injuring several
Suspect fled scene but was later apprehended by police
Accident occurred on Chaufatka over-bridge in Prayagraj

Juvenile Driver Arrested for Fatal Prayagraj Bridge Crash

A tragic accident occurred on October 29th, 2022, in Prayagraj, India, when a juvenile driver caused a collision that led to one death and several injuries. According to the Cantonment Police, the accident happened on the Chaufatka over-bridge when the driver of a Safari vehicle, traveling at high speed and in a negligent manner, struck three motorcycles and one scooter.

The impact of the collision resulted in serious injuries to four people, three of whom were taken to Motilal Nehru Hospital (Colvin), and one to a private hospital. Sadly, despite medical intervention, one of the victims, Rohit Kushwaha, succumbed to his injuries.

Following the incident, the police registered a case and formed teams to trace and apprehend the driver. During the investigation, a juvenile offender was identified and taken into protective custody on October 29th, 2025. The vehicle involved in the accident was also recovered from a forested area near Mariyadih Bamhrauli, where it had been abandoned.