Last night, two youths sustained wounds after a speeding car allegedly hit their motorcycle from behind in Phagwara.
The collision was so forceful that both automobiles suffered extensive damage, while the wounded motorcyclists rushed to the Civil Hospital, Phagwara.The accident happened when a car, allegedly being driven at a very high speed, struck the motorcycle travelling ahead of it. The effect left both motorcycle riders seriously injured and caused substantial damage to the two automobiles.
The injured were identified as Mayank and Gaurav, residents of Atta village near Goraya. Soon after the mishap, individuals present at the scene and passers-by arranged emergency medical help and informed the 108 ambulance service as well as the police. Both wounded men were shifted to the Civil Hospital, Phagwara, where physicians and medical staff promptly provided them with initial treatment.
Their condition was reported to be stable and out of danger. Eyewitnesses further alleged that bottles containing liquor, cigarette packets and rolling papers were recovered from the car. After the collision, the car driver and his companion allegedly tried to leave the spot while appearing to be under the influence of intoxicants, according to their account. Nevertheless, local inhabitants caught them. The young men travelling in the car, yet, reportedly denied the allegations of drinking.
