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2 killed as truck runs over bike

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : May 21 2014 | 9:59 PM IST
Two persons were killed and another critically injured when the bike on which they were travelling was hit by a truck near Buddha Jayanti Park, police said today.
The deceased have been identified as Chetan (25) and Akshay (23), police said, adding that the mishap took place at around 1.30 A.M. Last night when they trio was returning from a hospital where Chetan's pregnant wife was admitted.
"When the trio was near Buddha Jayanti Park, a speeding truck hit their bike. After the accident, all three were rushed to a nearby hospital where Chetan and Akshay were declared dead. The third victim, Pawan, is undergoing treatment," said a senior police officer.
Police said that Pawan's arm has had to be amputated as a result of his injuries.
Police said that the driver of the truck, identified as Satish Sharma, has been arrested.

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First Published: May 21 2014 | 9:59 PM IST

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