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Intoxicated Driver Kills Three in 10km Hit-and-Run Spree
5 Sep
Summary
- A speeding truck, allegedly driven by an intoxicated driver, caused three fatalities.
- The fatal hit-and-run incidents occurred over a 10-kilometer stretch on Padrauna-Kaptanganj road.
- Locals pursued and apprehended the driver after the series of crashes.
A terrifying sequence of events unfolded on the Padrauna-Kaptanganj road on Friday evening, as a truck, reportedly operated by an intoxicated driver, caused the deaths of three individuals. The collisions spanned nearly 10 kilometers and occurred across three distinct locations, instilling panic for approximately 20 minutes.
The deceased were identified as Motilal Yadav, 36, Chandresh Rajbhar, 15, and Subhash Pandey, 28. Yadav was fatally struck while returning home on his motorcycle. Rajbhar, a teenager, died instantly after being hit while cycling. Pandey's motorcycle was rammed and dragged for about 15 meters, resulting in his immediate death.
Alerted by the crashes, residents mobilized, chasing the runaway truck to prevent further harm. They successfully intercepted the vehicle, apprehending the driver. The accused, a native of Azamgarh district, sustained injuries and is receiving medical attention before facing legal proceedings.
