Jagran Correspondent, Gorakhpur: In a tragic incident, a speedboat rammed into a slow boat from behind near the boating area at Ramgarh Taal in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur, leaving one person dead and nine others injured.
The deceased has been identified as Lakhmuddin Ansari, a 21-year-old man aboard the slow boat. Nine injured are the members of his family.
The collision was so intense that five people aboard the speedboat and all aboard the slow boat fell into the water. However, the speedboat occupants were rescued with prompt efforts. The accident caused widespread outcry at the location.
Police officers arrived at the scene immediately after receiving information and began rescue operations. The injured were admitted to the district hospital.
The accident occurred around 8:55 PM on Sunday night near Naukha. Lakhmuddin was a resident of Pipra in Hata, Kushinagar district. He was travelling in a slow boat with his brother Kayamuddin and other family members in Ramgarh Taal.
The boat operator and family members who had come for the boating trip took the injured to the district hospital, where doctors declared Lakhmuddin dead. He had suffered a serious head injury.
Eight injured, including Lakhmuddin's brother, Qayamuddin Ansari, and nephew Hamza, were discharged after first aid. Qayamuddin suffered a serious shoulder injury. The accident has caused chaos in the family.
Upon receiving information about the incident, CO Cantt Abha Singh and the Ramgarhtal police station in-charge arrived at the scene. Police have detained the speedboat operator and begun questioning him. SP City Nimish Patil stated that Abhishek, who was driving the slow boat, is also being questioned. An investigation into the cause of the accident is underway. Action will be taken against the culprits.