A devastating road collision on National Highway 11 under the Ratangarh police station limits in Churu district resulted in the immediate deaths of two people riding a motorcycle. The fatal incident occurred near Lunch Fanta when a speeding public transport bus struck their two-wheeler violently from behind. The impact of the collision threw both riders off the bike and onto the highway asphalt, inflicting fatal injuries that caused them to die on the spot. Following the collision, the bus driver abandoned the vehicle on the road and fled the scene.
Victims Were Heading Back Toward Ratangarh
The deceased individuals were identified as 60-year-old Mohanlal Bansal, who ran the Hotel Motel Haveli in Ratangarh, and his 45-year-old employee Ramkishor, a resident of Khariya Bas. Both men were traveling together on the motorcycle, returning toward Ratangarh after finishing their work at the hotel. As their two-wheeler moved past Lunch Fanta along National Highway 11, the public transport bus approached rapidly from behind and hit their motorcycle due to excessive speed and reckless driving.
The force of the strike caused the riders to completely lose balance, flinging them several meters away on the highway. Severe bodily trauma caused both men to succumb instantly before medical help could arrive. A crowd of bystanders and local residents quickly assembled at the scene after witnessing the crash, and information was immediately relayed to the local police administration.
Police Clear Highway Congestion and Secure Evidence
Upon receiving notification of the fatal crash, law enforcement personnel responded promptly. Ratangarh Station House Officer Sandeep Kumar Bishnoi, along with the Deputy Superintendent of Police and police personnel, arrived at the accident site to initiate necessary emergency procedures. The bodies of both deceased victims were carefully retrieved and transported to the mortuary at the Government Jalan Hospital.
The wreckage and commotion on National Highway 11 had brought traffic to a complete standstill, stranding numerous vehicles along the corridor. The police contingent worked swiftly to manage the congestion, confiscating the offending public transport bus and towing it to the police station. Once the roadway was cleared of obstruction, regular vehicular movement was successfully restored.
Investigation Underway as Search for Driver Continues
Because the bus driver escaped immediately following the collision, law enforcement authorities have initiated search operations to track down and apprehend him. Police officials confirmed that post-mortem examinations on the two bodies will be conducted after a formal report is registered on Sunday. Investigators are currently gathering physical evidence and reviewing all factual aspects connected to the crash. The sudden deaths of the respected local business operator and his worker have cast a deep pall of gloom over the entire area.
