Speeding Jaguar Overturns While Overtaking Truck, Kills 19-Year-Old in Noida
A 19-year-old woman died and three other teenagers were injured when their Jaguar car lost control.
A tragic road accident early Tuesday on the Noida-Bhangel elevated road claimed the life of a 19-year-old woman and left three other teenagers injured, highlighting the risks of high-speed driving on busy urban highways. The crash occurred when a Jaguar car, carrying four young passengers, lost control while attempting to overtake a truck. Authorities said the luxury vehicle was crushed between the truck and the road divider, with the driver’s side completely mangled due to the impact.
The victims have been identified as Falak Ahmad (19), Ansh (19), Ayush Bhati (17), and Neel Panwar (18). Falak Ahmad, the only female passenger, was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital after being rushed in critical condition. The remaining three teenagers sustained injuries but are now reported to be out of danger, according to hospital officials. The circumstances of the crash indicate that the vehicle was travelling at high speed at the time of the incident.
It is not yet clear who was behind the wheel when the accident occurred. Police confirmed that the driver fled the scene immediately after the collision, prompting a manhunt to locate the individual. Investigators are examining CCTV footage from the elevated road and collecting eyewitness accounts to determine the exact sequence of events and assess whether reckless driving or loss of control led to the fatal outcome.
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The body of the deceased, Falak Ahmad, has been sent for a post-mortem examination, while authorities have informed the families of all four victims. Police have urged anyone with information regarding the fleeing driver to come forward to assist in the ongoing investigation. The local administration has also pledged to review road safety measures on the elevated highway to prevent similar incidents in the future.
This tragic event has reignited public concern over road safety in Noida, particularly on high-speed stretches frequently used by luxury and heavy vehicles. Experts note that overtaking large trucks at high speeds on elevated roads is especially dangerous due to limited maneuvering space and potential for loss of control.
Community members and road safety advocates are calling for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations, speed monitoring, and the installation of safety barriers to reduce fatalities on elevated roads. Meanwhile, the families of the victims remain in shock as authorities continue their search for the driver who fled, with the hope of bringing accountability and justice in the wake of the accident.
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