17-Year-Old Dies as Roadways Bus Hits Motorcycle in Muzaffarnagar, Friend Seriously Injured

Muzaffarnagar:  A speeding roadways bus collided with a motorcycle carrying two friends in the Shahpur police station area of Muzaffarnagar on Monday. The accident claimed the life of 17-year-old Monish on the spot, while his 18-year-old friend Nikhil sustained serious injuries. Both youths were travelling towards the city when a Baraut Depot roadways bus rammed into their motorcycle from behind near Saanjhakh village. Both riders fell onto the road following the collision. The bus driver and conductor allegedly fled the scene after the accident. Police have seized the bus and initiated further proceedings.

Victims Identified as Monish and Nikhil

 According to information, Monish, son of Murtaza and a resident of Saanjhakh village, was travelling on a motorcycle with his friend Nikhil, son of Naresh, towards the city for some work. A speeding roadways bus approaching from behind hit their motorcycle with considerable force. Both youths fell onto the road and sustained serious injuries. Monish succumbed to his injuries at the spot, while Nikhil was rushed to a hospital in critical condition.

Family Alleges Negligence by Bus Driver

 Noman, cousin of the deceased Monish, stated that Monish was travelling towards the city with his friend Nikhil when a roadways bus coming from behind struck their motorcycle. Noman blamed the bus driver's negligence for the accident. He confirmed that Monish died in the collision, while Nikhil sustained serious injuries and is undergoing treatment at a hospital.

Eyewitness Describes the Collision

 Mintu, an e-rickshaw driver who witnessed the accident, stated that he was driving his e-rickshaw when a speeding roadways bus overtook him. A short distance ahead, the bus rammed into a motorcycle travelling in front of it from behind. According to Mintu, both motorcycle riders were friends and worked in tailoring, stitching coats and trousers.

Bus Driver and Conductor Allegedly Flee

 Local residents alleged that the roadways bus driver and conductor abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene following the accident. Upon receiving information, police reached the spot and arranged for the injured Nikhil to be taken to a hospital for treatment. The bus has been taken into police custody, while procedures are underway to send Monish's body for post-mortem examination.

Family Devastated by the Death of 17-Year-Old Monish

 The news of Monish's untimely death plunged his family into grief. Relatives were inconsolable following the loss of their young son. The family has been left devastated by the tragedy, while an atmosphere of mourning has also prevailed in Saanjhakh village after the fatal accident.

Reported By: Rohit