Lucknow, May 25 (PTI) Two young men were killed after their motorcycle was allegedly hit by an unidentified two-wheeler in the Banthra area here, police said on Monday.
The incident took place around 10 pm on Sunday near Hanuman Temple in Banthra Bazaar under the Banthra police station area, they said.
The deceased were identified as Deepanshu (19), a resident of Lala Khera Ramchaura in Banthra, and Kamal (20), a resident of Gauri in Sarojininagar.
According to police, the duo was travelling on a motorcycle when it was allegedly hit by another bike, causing them to lose balance and fall on the road. Both sustained serious injuries.
Police rushed them to the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Sarojininagar, where doctors declared them dead.
The bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination and inquest proceedings are being conducted in the presence of family members, officials said.
Police said efforts are underway to identify the vehicle involved in the accident through CCTV footage and other technical evidence.
Further legal action will be taken after a formal complaint is received, they said. PTI COR KIS MDO MDO
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