Tragic Fall: Engineering Student Dies After Bike Accident
A 22-year-old engineering student lost his life after a severe bike accident on the Sakkardara flyover in Nagpur.
Engineering student Prajeet Wahane fell 40 feet from a flyover.
Police suspect phone distraction and high speed contributed to the accident.
CCTV footage is being reviewed to clarify the circumstances of the incident.
In a tragic incident on Thursday morning, a 22-year-old engineering student named Prajeet Wahane died after falling approximately 40 feet from the Sakkardara flyover in Nagpur. The accident occurred around 10:15 AM while he was riding his bike from Awari Chowk to Bhande Plot Chowk. Eyewitnesses reported that his scooter was found underneath the bridge with only minor damages, while Prajeet was left severely injured after the fall.
Authorities were alerted by passers-by who witnessed the accident. Prajeet was quickly transported to the Government Medical College and Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries during treatment. His family later identified him after his body was sent for an autopsy. The police have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident, which they are treating as an accidental death.
Initial investigations suggest that Prajeet may have been distracted while speaking on the phone, leading him to swerve left to avoid a potential collision. This maneuver reportedly caused his bike to lose control, resulting in the fatal plunge. A police officer from Sakkardara mentioned that Prajeet's cell phone was discovered near his body, with its screen shattered. They managed to access contacts on the device to inform his family and friends about the accident.
Prajeet had left home shortly after speaking with a female friend, promising to return within 15 minutes. Sources indicate that he had brought a birthday gift for her, which remained untouched in his bike. The Sakkardara flyover, a crucial route in East Nagpur, has seen numerous accidents over the years, raising concerns about safety on this busy thoroughfare.
As the investigation continues, police are reviewing CCTV footage from the area to determine if Prajeet's bike collided with any objects or if he lost his balance. They are also examining the possibility of high-speed driving contributing to the tragic outcome. The community remembers Prajeet as a quiet student who regularly used the same route, making this incident even more poignant for those who knew him.
