Fatal Ignorance: Two Die in Flooded Faridabad Underpass

Two individuals, Viraj (26) and Punyashray Sharma (48), drowned after their SUV got stuck in a flooded underpass in Old Faridabad. Despite barricades and police warnings, they attempted to traverse the inundated area, leading to the fatal incident. Passersby and police efforts were in vain.

Two men lost their lives after their SUV was submerged in a flooded underpass in Old Faridabad on Friday night. The victims, identified as Viraj (26) and Punyashray Sharma (48), disregarded barricades warning of the waterlogged passage.

Despite warnings from police officers, the duo attempted to navigate the flooded underpass around 11:50 pm. Water began to rush into the car, trapping them inside. Passersby managed to extract them after considerable effort, but it was too late; Viraj died on the spot, while Sharma was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Heavy rains had deluged the area throughout the day, prompting authorities to warn drivers against using the underpass. The families of the deceased have been informed of the tragic incident, and the bodies will be handed over post-mortem.

(With inputs from agencies.)