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UP: Moving vehicle catches fire burning rider alive in Hapur, car overturns killing two
Two road accidents in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, left three dead and two seriously injured. A motorcyclist died after his bike caught fire on NH-9 near Bagadpur flyover, while a car overturned the next day in Dehera Rampur, killing two and injuring others.
Why It Matters
The incidents underscore ongoing road safety risks in the region and the fatalities that can occur from vehicle fires and crashes, highlighting the need for emergency response and safety measures.
Timeline
2 Events
Car overturns on Dehra Kuti Vat Road; two die, two injured
May 15, 2026
A car lost control and overturned at a turn located in front of Ambedkar Bhawan in Dehera Rampur village along the Dehra Kuti Vat Road on Friday morning. Passersby alerted the police and relief operations were initiated. The injured were transported to Garhmukteshwar Community Health Centre. Vishant Tyagi, a resident of Meerut, and Mithun, a resident of Hapur district, succumbed to their injuries during treatment. The injured survivors — Lalit and Ravi, both residents of Syana in Bulandshahr district — have been referred to Meerut for treatment. The bodies of the deceased have been sent for post-mortem examination.
Motorcycle fire on NH-9 near Bagadpur flyover; rider burnt alive
May 14, 2026
A 30-year-old man riding a motorcycle on National Highway-9 near the Bagadpur flyover was burnt alive after his moving vehicle caught fire. The motorcycle was travelling at high speed; passersby heard screams and alerted police. Police extinguished the fire and rushed the severely burnt rider to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead. The deceased was identified as Ajit, a resident of Amroha district, and he was travelling from Garhmukteshwar towards Hapur. The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination.