In a devastating road accident that has sent shockwaves through the community, two friends from Pilibhit lost their lives on the national highway near Haryana village in Amroha district. The tragic incident occurred on Tuesday as the duo was returning home from a trip to the Wagah Border in Punjab, according to police reports.
Details of the Fatal Crash
Police officials stated that the car, which was being driven at high speed, suffered a sudden tyre burst. This catastrophic failure caused the vehicle to veer out of control, violently strike the road divider, and flip onto the opposite lane before crashing into an electric pole with tremendous force.
Eyewitness Accounts and Rescue Efforts
Eyewitnesses at the scene described a harrowing sequence of events, noting that the car flipped three times in the air before finally landing upright. Upon receiving the alert, police personnel rushed to the accident site. They worked swiftly to extract the victims from the mangled wreckage of the vehicle.
A response team from the Didoli police station transported the two men, identified as Kshitij Agnihotri, 35, and Shivang Saxena, 33, to the Joya community health centre. Tragically, doctors at the facility declared both individuals dead upon arrival, leaving no chance for medical intervention.
Victims' Profiles and Investigation
City Circle Officer Abhishek Yadav provided poignant details about the deceased. Kshitij Agnihotri worked as a computer operator and is survived by his wife, Jyoti, and their two children. Shivang Saxena was employed as a bank manager. The police have seized the vehicle involved in the crash and have launched a comprehensive investigation into the exact circumstances leading to the accident.
CCTV Footage and Social Media Circulation
Adding a layer of modern documentation to this tragedy, the entire incident was captured on a CCTV camera installed at a nearby shop. The graphic video footage has since been widely circulated across various social media platforms, drawing significant public attention and underscoring the dangers of high-speed driving.
This heartbreaking event serves as a grim reminder of the critical importance of road safety, regular vehicle maintenance—especially tyre checks—and adhering to speed limits on national highways.
