In a horrifying accident on Friday, two teenagers lost their lives, and two others were critically injured when their car rammed into a parked truck on the National Highway near the Tengpora area in Srinagar. The four Class 11 students of DPS Srinagar were reportedly engaged in a high-speed car race when the incident occurred, leading to a tragic loss of life and sparking widespread criticism over road safety and underage driving.
The students had just participated in their school’s annual day function and were driving two Thar SUVs. Eyewitnesses and local sources suggest that the teenagers were racing each other on the highway at high speeds. As they reached the Tengpora area, the driver of one of the Thars lost control, slamming into a stationary truck parked along the roadside. The vehicle then veered off course, colliding with the highway divider, causing severe damage.
The tragic crash, captured on CCTV cameras, shows the car crashing into the truck with a violent impact, which sent the vehicle spinning uncontrollably. Two of the teenagers, both male, were killed instantly at the scene, while the other two were severely injured. They were rushed to a nearby hospital in Srinagar, where their condition is reported to be critical, with both in a coma.
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The authorities are yet to release the names of the victims, but sources confirm that all four were students of DPS Srinagar. Their families are devastated by the incident, and the community has been left in shock over the young lives lost in such a preventable accident.
According to multiple sources, the four students had participated in the school’s annual day function earlier in the day. Afterward, they decided to drive in what was later described as an impromptu race on the highway, engaging in reckless driving behavior.
The incident has highlighted the growing problem of underage driving and the prevalence of dangerous street racing in the region. Local authorities have been criticized for turning a blind eye to such activities, which put young lives at risk.
The aftermath of the incident has sparked widespread outrage among residents, who have raised concerns about the lack of enforcement of traffic laws, particularly related to underage driving and speeding. In response, the traffic police have initiated an aggressive crackdown. Over the weekend, police seized hundreds of vehicles, including cars and two-wheelers, in an attempt to curb teenage driving and enforce road safety.
“We are taking stringent measures to ensure that such reckless driving behavior is controlled,” said a senior traffic police official. The crackdown is expected to continue throughout the region, with a special focus on areas prone to street racing and speeding.
The tragic accident has renewed calls from residents and road safety advocates for stricter enforcement of traffic laws in the region. There is growing pressure on local authorities to take immediate action to prevent such incidents in the future. Many have called for tougher penalties for underage driving, stricter licensing regulations, and more visible patrols along highways to prevent reckless driving.
The CCTV footage of the accident, which has been widely shared on social media, provides a chilling look at the severity of the crash. The police have stated that the video will play a key role in their investigation, and they are working to piece together all the details surrounding the accident.
As the investigation continues, the families of the victims and the community at large are left to grapple with the aftermath of the tragic event. Authorities have promised to work towards improving road safety measures and preventing further tragedies like this.
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