Man dies while celebrating girlfriend’s birthday; CCTV captures fatal crash on NH-9
A tragic incident unfolded late on Monday night in Uttar Pradesh’s Hapur, where a speeding car lost control and crashed into the Raja Ji Haveli Hotel situated along National Highway-9. The shocking moment was captured by the hotel’s CCTV camera and footage of the crash has since gone viral online.
Ajit, a resident of Bulandshahr who had come to the hotel to celebrate his girlfriend’s birthday, died on the spot due to the impact. Two others sustained serious injuries and were initially rushed to a nearby government hospital. They were later shifted to Devnandini Hospital in Hapur for advanced treatment.
Eyewitnesses said the car was travelling at high speed when it suddenly veered off the road and smashed into the hotel premises. The exact cause of the accident remains under investigation.
Following the crash, the driver fled the scene. Police teams have begun scanning nearby CCTV footage to identify the vehicle and arrest the absconding driver. The incident has triggered outrage and calls for better enforcement of traffic regulations on the busy highway.
Authorities have assured swift action and urged drivers to follow speed limits to prevent such fatal accidents.
