Nagpur: In yet another tragic road incident, a brother-sister duo faced a horrifying ordeal as they were thrown off the Pachpaoli bridge following a collision between their scooter and a car on Monday, amidst Holi celebrations. According to police reports, the collision was caused by an intoxicated driver, further escalating the severity of the accident.
The victims, identified as Mohd Irfan Ansari (31) and his sister Fauziya Fahad Ansari (21), were en route to their residence at Teka Naka after picking her up from Mominpura when the dreadful mishap unfolded. Subsequently, they were admitted to a private hospital with severe injuries after plummeting approximately 40 feet from the bridge onto the road below.
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Eyewitnesses recounted the harrowing moment when the car collided with the scooter, propelling the sibling duo off the bridge and onto the street. Prompt action from bystanders saw them swiftly transported to the hospital, while the driver responsible for the accident was promptly apprehended and handed over to police.
In response to the incident, members of the minority community, who had gathered at the Pachpaoli Police Station, vehemently demanded stringent measures against the driver, leading to his subsequent arrest. This tragic occurrence has reignited concerns surrounding road safety and the grave consequences associated with driving under the influence of alcohol.
As authorities continue their investigations into the matter, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the imperative need for heightened vigilance on roads, coupled with stringent enforcement of laws to deter instances of reckless driving and prevent further loss of innocent lives.
Notably, in a horrific accident in February on Ram Jhula in Nagpur had claimed the lives of two youths, Mohd Hussain Gulam Mustafa (34) and Mohd Ateef (32), when a recklessly driven Mercedes collided with their two-wheeler. The Mercedes was being driven by a woman under the influence of liquor. The incident had sent shockwaves throughout Nagpur, but there has been almost no progress in the investigation, prompting a press conference held by the victims’ families and Janta Foundation President Quazi Zishan Siddiqui, demanding justice.
