Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Three Killed, Child Among Victims, in Jhansi Truck Crash
A truck crashed into a motorcycle in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.
Four people were travelling on the motorcycle.
They were returning to their village after visiting someone in a hospital.
A four-year-old boy named Sanskar and his grandmother Urmila died at the crash site.
Ravindra Kumar, who was riding the motorcycle, later died in hospital.
Anand Rajak was badly hurt.
He is being treated at a local hospital.
Police said the crash happened late Wednesday night near the BHEL township in Babina.
Three people, including four-year-old Sanskar, were killed when a truck hit their motorcycle in Jhansi.
The crash occurred late Wednesday night near the Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited township in Babina.
Anand Rajak, his wife Urmila, their grandson Sanskar and Ravindra Kumar were travelling on the motorcycle.
Urmila and Sanskar died at the scene, while Ravindra died during treatment later that night.
Anand Rajak was seriously injured and is receiving treatment at a local hospital.
- Who
- Anand Rajak, Urmila, their four-year-old grandson Sanskar and Ravindra Kumar were on the motorcycle; three died and Rajak was seriously injured.
- What
- A truck rammed the motorcycle, killing Urmila, Sanskar and Ravindra Kumar and seriously injuring Anand Rajak.
- When
- The accident occurred late Wednesday night; the report was issued on Thursday, August 20.
- Where
- Near the Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited township in the Babina area of Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- The four were returning to their village after visiting a patient in hospital; the articles do not state why the collision occurred.
- Fatalities
- Three people were killed.
- Child victim
- Sanskar was four years old.
- Injured survivor
- Anand Rajak was seriously injured.
- Motorcycle occupants
- Four people were travelling on the motorcycle.
- Crash location
- Near the Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited township in Babina, Jhansi.
- Timing
- The accident took place late Wednesday night.
- Police source
- Circle Officer (Sadar) Priya Singh provided the details.