A tragic accident in Uttar Pradesh's Balrampur district claimed the lives of three individuals and left four others with serious injuries. The incident occurred late Saturday night outside a Durga Puja pandal where local residents had gathered to watch a video being screened on a temporary setup. A speeding vehicle unexpectedly plowed into the gathering, causing immediate panic and chaos at the scene.
Victims Watching Video Outside Pandal
According to local law enforcement authorities, the tragedy took place in Chirgahiyan Belha village. Superintendent of Police Martand Prakash Singh stated that the group of devotees तेज रफ्तार कार ने कुचल दिया while they were focused on the screen. The vehicle was reportedly heading towards Siddharthnagar when it lost control and struck the crowd gathered by the roadside.
Hospital Confirmation and Identification
Police rushed the victims to the district memorial hospital in Balrampur, where medical personnel pronounced three individuals dead upon arrival. The deceased were identified as Manoj Singh (40), Ganesh (35), and Pateshwari (50). Four others sustained injuries in the mishap. Among the injured, two individuals identified as Chedi Ram (45) and Dablu (35) were subsequently referred to a medical facility in Bahraich for advanced treatment. The bodies were sent for post-mortem examinations.
Driver Apprehended by Police Authorities
City Police Officer Abhishek Singh explained that villagers had gathered under a screen by the roadside in the Charanghiya Belha area when the vehicle hit them amidst low visibility due to darkness. Police teams arrived promptly to handle the situation and transport the injured. As wrote on X, although the driver initially attempted to escape, law enforcement successfully sealed the area using barricades and took the accused into custody. A comprehensive investigation into the incident is currently underway.
