**Kanpur: Four Dead After Scorpio Plunges Into Pond Following Tyre Burst on NH-2**
A tragic road accident in Uttar Pradesh’s Fatehpur district claimed four lives on Wednesday morning (October 8) when a Scorpio lost control after one of its tyres burst and plunged into a water-filled pond near the Kanpur–Prayagraj National Highway (NH-2).
**Accident Details**
The incident occurred near Badauri village in the Kalyanpur police station area. According to reports, the Scorpio was traveling along the highway when a tyre suddenly burst, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The Scorpio veered off the road and fell into a nearby pond, submerging within moments.
Police and local residents promptly rushed to the site after receiving information about the accident. Rescue teams managed to pull the vehicle out of the water. Four passengers were found dead at the scene, 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), and Rahul Kesarwani (25).
The injured passengers—Rahul Kumar, Mahesh Kumar, Amit, Sumit, and Neeraj—were first taken to the Gopalganj Primary Health Centre. Due to the severity of their injuries, they were later referred to the district hospital for advanced medical care.
**Background**
Preliminary reports suggest that the group had traveled from the Khullabad vegetable market in Prayagraj to attend a wedding at Valmiki Ashram in Motijheel, Kanpur. Their friend, Gautam Pal, was the bridegroom. The accident occurred while they were returning home after the wedding.
**Ongoing Investigation**
Police have prepared inquest reports for the deceased and sent the bodies for post-mortem examination. Authorities have confirmed that all necessary procedures are being followed and that the families of the victims have been informed.
A video circulating on social media shows the Scorpio submerged in the pond before rescue workers pulled it out.
Our thoughts are with the families affected by this tragic incident. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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