A tragic road accident in Unnao district of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday night has left the community in shock. The horrific incident occurred on the Lucknow-Kanpur National Highway, resulting in the immediate deaths of a couple and their two young children. According to police reports, the accident was caused by the negligence of a truck driver who attempted to flee the scene.

A senior police official provided details on Thursday, stating that the collision took place around 11:30 PM near Bhalla Farm in the Soharamau police jurisdiction. Arvind Kumar, the area officer, explained that a truck traveling from Lucknow to Kanpur collided with another truck from behind.

Following the impact, the truck driver accelerated in an attempt to escape, subsequently crashing into a motorcycle. The motorcycle was completely destroyed, leading to the tragic deaths of the couple and their two children who were riding it.

Kumar further revealed that the family was returning from a wedding celebration. The deceased have been identified as 35-year-old Virendra, his 33-year-old wife Ritu, their nine-year-old daughter, and their six-year-old son. After the incident, the truck driver fled the scene, and police have reported that the bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination while efforts to locate the driver are ongoing.

The late-night incident on the Lucknow-Kanpur National Highway has reignited concerns regarding the reckless speed and overtaking practices of trucks, which have previously led to fatal accidents. In light of this tragedy, local residents are calling for increased patrols on the highway and stricter measures to curb speeding.