Two killed in accident while trying to rescue trapped driver on Delhi-Meerut Expressway

While the group was attempting to pull Om from the vehicle, a vegetable-laden truck struck them, killing two people on the spot, including Devendra, the SHO added.

All vehicles involved in the accident have been towed to Sector 58 police station. The driver of the vegetable-laden truck has been detained, though police have yet to register a case, officers said.

“The deceased were identified as Devendra, 34, a resident of Shahjahanpur, and Govind, 35, a resident of Azamgarh. The injured were identified as Virendra, 24, a resident of Shahjahanpur, Sahil, 21, a resident of Baghpat, and Hari Om, 35, a resident of Mangolpuri in Northwest Delhi, who are currently undergoing treatment,” the SHO said.

Following the accident, locals immediately called the emergency helpline 112. A police team reached the scene and rushed the injured to a nearby hospital, where two succumbed to their injuries.

“An investigation is underway to determine whether Devendra’s truck was moving slowly or had stalled on the DME. Om’s condition is stable, while the other two who were helping him are critical,” said Tomar.

“The families of the deceased have arrived and the bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination. We will register a case once the families file a complaint,” he added.