A chilling hit-and-run incident in Uttar Pradesh’s Jhansi has left two young men in critical condition after a speeding car slammed into their scooter, hurling them across the road. Captured on CCTV, the footage shows the driver fleeing without stopping, igniting fury online as locals demand swift justice.
The crash unfolded around 4 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, near the Forest Department office in the Nawabad area. Two men were cruising on the main road when the high-speed vehicle struck them with devastating force, flipping the scooter into the air and flinging the riders several feet away. Onlookers stood frozen in shock as the car sped off, leaving the victims writhing in pain.
Eyewitness Chaos and Quick Response
Passersby sprang into action immediately, rushing the injured to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment. Doctors described their conditions as “critical,” with severe trauma from the impact. The viral video, shared by the victims’ families on social media, has racked up thousands of views, showing the scooter’s wreckage and the harrowing aftermath. One clip captures the exact moment of collision, with the car barely slowing before vanishing.
Eyewitnesses told police the driver showed no signs of braking, suggesting possible intoxication or recklessness. “It was like something out of a nightmare—the scooter flew, and people screamed for help,” one local recounted.
Police Launch Hunt: Vehicle ID and Arrest on Horizon
Nawabad Police have registered an FIR under hit-and-run charges (IPC Section 304A for causing death by negligence, plus rash driving) and are poring over the CCTV footage to trace the car’s registration. Teams are scanning nearby areas, including toll plazas and fuel stations, for leads. “We’ve intensified patrols and are confident in nabbing the culprit soon. No leniency for such callousness,” a senior officer assured.
The incident has amplified calls for stricter road safety measures in Jhansi, where speeding and hit-and-runs claim dozens of lives yearly. Families of the injured urged, “Catch him before he strikes again—our brothers are fighting for life.”
As the probe unfolds, the video’s spread on platforms like X has trended with #JusticeForJhansiVictims, pressuring authorities for a rapid resolution.
