**Kanpur: Four Dead After Scorpio Plunges into Pond Following Tyre Burst in Fatehpur**
A tragic road accident in Uttar Pradesh’s Fatehpur district claimed four lives on Wednesday morning, October 8, after a Scorpio lost control due to a tyre burst and plunged into a water-filled pond near the Kanpur–Prayagraj National Highway (NH-2).
### Incident Details
The accident occurred near Badauri village in the Kalyanpur police station area. According to reports, the Scorpio was traveling along the highway when one of its tyres burst, causing the driver to lose control. The vehicle veered off the road and submerged into a nearby pond within moments.
Police and local residents rushed to the scene after receiving information about the mishap. They managed to pull the vehicle out of the water. Tragically, four passengers were found dead at the spot, while five others were rescued with serious injuries.
### Victims Identified
The deceased have been identified as:
– Sahil Gupta (26)
– Shivam Sahu (28)
– Ritesh Sonkar (28)
– Rahul Kesarwani (25)
### Injured Taken to Hospital
The injured passengers—Rahul Kumar, Mahesh Kumar, Amit, Sumit, and Neeraj—were initially admitted to Gopalganj Primary Health Centre. Due to the severity of their injuries, they were later referred to the district hospital for further treatment.
### Background
Preliminary reports indicate that the group was returning home after attending a wedding at Valmiki Ashram in Motijheel, Kanpur. They had traveled from the Khullabad vegetable market in Prayagraj to Kanpur to attend the wedding of their friend Gautam Pal.
### Ongoing Investigation
Police have prepared inquest reports for the deceased and sent their bodies for post-mortem examination. Authorities confirmed that all necessary legal and procedural steps are being followed. The families of the victims have been informed of the unfortunate incident.
A video circulating on social media shows the Scorpio submerged in the pond before rescue workers pulled it out.
Authorities have urged drivers to exercise extra caution on highways, especially under challenging conditions like tyre bursts.
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*We extend our deepest condolences to the families affected by this tragic accident.*
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