A severe road accident in Karnal district along the GT Road claimed the lives of two young men after a high-speed collision involving a truck and a tractor. The incident occurred near the Mata Temple in the Nilokheri area during the early morning hours when a speeding truck rammed into a tractor from behind. The impact was so severe that the two individuals seated on the tractor were flung onto the asphalt, sustaining critical head injuries that caused their deaths on the spot. Following the collision, the truck also lost control and overturned on the roadway.
Journey for employment cut short
The deceased individuals were identified as 25-year-old Shishpal and 28-year-old Surveer, both residents of Moradabad district in Uttar Pradesh. The two were relatives who were traveling toward Punjab to undertake electrical line work. The tractor was unladen and reportedly carried a total of five to seven passengers, with Shishpal and Surveer positioned at the front end of the vehicle. As they progressed along the route, the approaching truck struck them from behind, flinging them onto the road and ending their lives before they could reach their destination.
Devastated families and orphaned children
News of the tragedy plunged the families of the victims into deep grief. Relatives shared that both Shishpal and Surveer were married, with one leaving behind four children and the other three. Serving as the primary breadwinners, the two men supported their households through electrical work. The sudden incident has now left seven innocent children without paternal support, replacing the anticipation of their safe return with profound mourning.
Police investigation and driver apprehension
Upon receiving notification of the accident, local police arrived at the scene, took custody of both bodies, and initiated formal procedures. Investigating officer Satish Kumar stated that the collision occurred around four in the morning, resulting in the fatalities of the two tractor-mounted passengers due to the truck impact. Authorities have apprehended the truck driver and are conducting further inquiries. Meanwhile, the grieving relatives have attributed the disaster entirely to the negligence and reckless speed of the truck driver.
