Amethi: Husband dies in two-bike collision; wife and son injured

April 17, 2026

Late Friday night, a young man was killed and six others, including his wife and son, were injured in a head-on collision involving two motorcycles near Kamlanagar Market in Munshiganj, located on the Musafirkhana-Pratapgarh Highway in Amethi district.

Pawan (28), a resident of Narauli village in the Gauriganj area, died on the spot in the accident. His wife, Ramavati, and son, Aman—who were riding on the motorcycle with him sustained injuries. Satendra (18), Nihal (17), and Laxman (18), residents of Azad Nagar West Duara in Munshiganj, who were riding on the second motorcycle, were also injured.

All the injured individuals have been admitted to a hospital for treatment, where they are currently undergoing care. The condition of some of the injured is reported to be critical. Traffic on the highway remained disrupted for some time following the accident. Inspector Shivakant Tripathi stated that the matter has been taken cognizance of, and an investigation is underway.

A formal report will be registered, and appropriate action will be taken once a written complaint is received.