Kanpur: Head on collision between two motorcycles, three died

April 11, 2026

On Friday, a violent head-on collision between two motorcycles occurred in Uttaripura, within the Bilhaur police station area of ​​Kanpur. Three people died on the spot in the accident. The crash was so severe that both motorcycles were completely mangled, and the road was left covered in blood. The police have transported the injured to a hospital, where the condition of one remains critical.

According to reports, the violent collision took place late Friday night, around 11:15 PM, involving a white Apache and a Hero motorcycle. Hearing the sound of the crash, local villagers rushed to the scene. Three people lost their lives in the accident, while two others sustained injuries.

Tragic Deaths of Three Youths
The deceased have been identified as Raghuvar (21), son of Mahesh, a resident of Khajuriya, Nevada (Bilhaur); Jatin alias Bihari (20), son of Sunil Rathore, a resident of Pura village (Bilhaur); and Om (23), son of Tinku, also a resident of Pura village (Bilhaur).

Meanwhile, Rahul (20), son of Naresh, a resident of Pura village, sustained critical injuries. He is currently undergoing treatment at Hallet Hospital in Kanpur.

Accident Caused by High Speed ​​and Loss of Control at a Turn
Additionally, Kavita (22), daughter of Naresh, a resident of Pura village, sustained minor injuries; she was discharged and sent home after receiving first aid. The police have taken custody of the three bodies, completed the necessary preliminary formalities (panchnama), and sent them for a post-mortem examination.

According to the police, the accident occurred due to excessive speed and a loss of control while negotiating a turn. Both motorcycles involved in the collision have been seized.