PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, Dec 27: A tragic road accident near the Jugsalai railway crossing claimed the lives of two young men late on Friday night.
The deceased have been identified as Krish (around 19) and Abhay (around 26), both residents of Road No. 7 in Adityapur.
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According to sources, the two youths were returning home on a motorcycle after attending a party with friends.
At around 10 pm, as they reached the Jugsalai railway crossing under the Jugsalai police station area, their motorcycle reportedly went out of control and skidded at high speed, leading to a severe crash.
The impact threw both riders onto the road, leaving them critically injured.
Eyewitnesses said the accident caused panic at the spot, and locals rushed to help the injured youths.
The police were informed immediately. Acting swiftly, the Jugsalai police reached the spot and shifted both victims to MGM Hospital with the help of an ambulance.
However, doctors declared them brought dead after examination.
The news of the incident plunged both families into deep grief.
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It is learnt that Abhay was the only son of his parents, and his sudden death has left the family devastated.
Krish’s family members were also inconsolable and were seen crying bitterly at the hospital premises.
The police have taken the bodies into custody and initiated post-mortem procedures.
Preliminary investigation suggests over speeding and loss of control as possible causes of the accident.
However, police officials stated that all angles are being examined and the exact cause will be clear only after the post-mortem report is received.