Two Dead After Bike Hits Railing on Indore’s Luv Kush Overpass

A high-speed bike accident on the Luv Kush square bridge late Friday night claimed the lives of a young woman and her male colleague.

A late-night commute turned into a tragedy on Indore's Luv Kush Square bridge after a speeding two-wheeler crashed into the safety railing, leading to the death of two individuals. The impact was so severe that the woman passenger was flung off the overpass, falling several feet to the ground below.

The accident, which occurred during the intervening night of Friday and Saturday, initially claimed the life of the woman on the spot. The male rider, who sustained critical head injuries, passed away during treatment at a local hospital on Saturday.

Late-night crash near Banganga

According to the Banganga police, the victims have been identified as Payal Chavda and Akram. The duo was reportedly traveling from the Vijay Nagar area toward the Super Corridor when the accident took place. As they ascended the Luv Kush Square flyover, the rider lost control of the vehicle, causing it to scrape and eventually slam into the concrete railing.

"The bike was at a high speed when it hit the side of the bridge. The woman was thrown over the railing due to the momentum," said Banganga TI Siyaram Gurjar.

Victims identified as coworkers

Initial investigations revealed that both Payal and Akram worked together at a private firm in the city. Payal was a native of Kalapipal, while Akram hailed from Mandsaur. They had been living in Indore for work.

Passersby who witnessed the aftermath of the crash alerted the emergency services. While the woman was declared dead on arrival by doctors, Akram fought for his life for several hours before succumbing to his injuries on Saturday morning.

High speed suspected on flyover

Preliminary site inspections by the local police suggest that over-speeding was a primary factor in the crash. The Luv Kush Square stretch, which connects major hubs like the Super Corridor, often sees high-speed traffic during the late hours.

Impact marks on the bridge railing indicate that the bike dragged for a few meters before the riders were ejected. Police are also looking into whether any other vehicle was involved or if the rider swerved to avoid an obstacle.

Families notified for autopsy

The body of the deceased woman was sent for a post-mortem examination on Saturday morning. Procedures for Akram’s autopsy are currently underway following his death during treatment.

"We have informed the family members of both the deceased. The statements of the families will be recorded once they reach Indore," a police official added.

Safety concerns on Super Corridor

The incident has once again highlighted the risks of speeding on Indore's flyovers, particularly the Luv Kush and Super Corridor stretches. Local residents have frequently raised concerns regarding the lack of adequate lighting and speed-calming measures on these high-speed transit points.

The Banganga police have registered a case and are checking CCTV footage from cameras installed near the Luv Kush Square to reconstruct the exact sequence of events leading to the fatal crash.