3 from Tamil Nadu die in bike mishap

Three people from Tamil Nadu riding on one motorbike were killed in a road accident late on Thursday night. The motorbike was hit by an unknown vehicle in southwest Delhi’s Dhalua Kuan area. A case has been registered and the investigation is on.

According to the police, the incident took place at around 3 am when the trio, identified as M. Sainthal (26), Sami (35) and Suresh (27) were returning to their respective residents in Moti Bagh. At the time of the incident, none of them were wearing helmets. When they reached Dhaula Kuan, a speeding vehicle hit them from behind and the rider lost control. All were mowed by the vehicle.

Soon after the accident, the errant driver fled from the spot.

The injured people were rushed to the nearby hospital where they were declared dead on arrival. A case under the Sections of hit and run has been registered against the unknown driver.

CCTV footages of the area are being scanned by policement to hunt for clues.

Meanwhile, post-morterm examination has been conducted on the bodies of the victims and later, the bodies were handed over to the families.

According to the doctors, all of them had received severe head injuries and excessive blood loss was the cause of death.

“The bike was damaged from the front only, which suggests collision and the impact points towards over-speeding. Family members of the victims have been informed and the bodies were sent for autopsy,” a senior police officer said.

The police said that they got a call from nearby residents at 2.50 am about the accident and all three were rushed to AIIMS trauma centre where they were declared brought dead.

Senthil was driving the vehicle. As the bike rammed into the divider, Senthil hit the railing and his skull was fractured. Suresh also succumbed to severe head injuries and Swami died due to spine and neck injuries.