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Libaspur flyover accident: The deceased have been identified as Sumit (27), Mohit (26) and Anurag (23). All were residents of Nangloi. All three died on the spot.
Libaspur flyover accident: A horrific accident took place on Libaspur flyover in Delhi. The youth’s bike collided with the barrier, resulting in the death of three people, including two cousins. These people were returning from Murthal in Haryana after having food. Police said that they received information about the accident in outer North Delhi at around 1.33 pm on Tuesday night. A police team reached the spot and found three people lying unconscious near a damaged Royal Enfield motorcycle. The deceased have been identified as Sumit (27), Mohit (26) and Anurag (23). All were residents of Nangloi. All three died on the spot. Preliminary investigation by the police revealed that all the deceased were returning from Murthal in Haryana after having dinner. During this, his high speed bullet collided with the barrier installed on the flyover. None of the three were wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.
Police is investigating through CCTV footage
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outer North) Hareshwar Swami said that a case has been registered under sections 281 (rash driving) and 106 (1) (causing death by negligence) of the Indian Justice Code (BNS). Further investigation is underway to find out whether the absence of reflectors or warning signals on the barrier led to the accident. Efforts were also made to locate eyewitnesses, but no one was found. Police are also watching the CCTV footage of the entire incident. Another official associated with the investigation said that barricades were put up on the road due to some repair work. The police will also investigate whether the rider and the pillion passengers were under the influence of alcohol.
Reflectors begin to be installed on barriers
A police officer said these concrete blocks can often be found jutting out on busy routes without reflector tape, danger signs or even proper lighting. In foggy conditions when visibility falls below 50 metres, they become almost invisible, leading to fatal accidents. The official said that the traffic police tries to maintain these barricades. But many travelers remove them to cross the road. The police officer said that such barriers without reflective markings, which are not installed properly, are not visible to the drivers, especially at night or during fog. Meanwhile, another senior Delhi Traffic Police official said that they have started installing reflectors on the barriers.
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