Delhi: One person was killed and three others were injured after a truck allegedly hit two motorcycles near the Crescent Apartment red light in Sector 18, Dwarka, shortly after midnight on October 17, Delhi Police said.
According to police, the accident occurred at around 12.45 am. The two motorcycles were carrying four persons in total when they were struck by the truck.
Gaurav died at the spot after sustaining a severe head injury. He was later declared brought dead at Indira Gandhi Hospital, and his body was preserved at the DDU Hospital mortuary.
The three injured persons were shifted to hospitals by PCR personnel and ambulance services.
Hitesh, 18, was admitted to Indira Gandhi Hospital and later referred to a higher centre for further treatment.
Harshit, 20, was initially taken to Indira Gandhi Hospital and was subsequently referred to a higher centre.
Dhruv, 23, was admitted to Max Hospital and was found unfit to give a statement, police said.
Police apprehended the truck driver, identified as 41-year-old Hotam Singh, a resident of Agra in Uttar Pradesh.
The truck involved in the accident, both motorcycles and other exhibits were seized. A Crime Team was called to the spot and carried out photography and inspection.
A case has been registered under Sections 281, 125(a), 125(b) and 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and further investigation is underway, police said.
