A road accident happened on the Teenpani-Gaulapar bypass flyover in Haldwani on Saturday night. Four young friends were killed when a speeding Scorpio SUV hit them. The SUV was coming from Lalkuan. The four friends were standing near a scooter on the flyover.
How the Accident Happened
The four friends were standing beside their scooter on the flyover. A Scorpio SUV lost control. Hit them at high speed. Two friends died on the spot. The other two were taken to Sushila Tiwari Hospital. They died later from their injuries. Police got a call about the accident at 10 pm. When they arrived, they found the four friends lying injured on the road. Their scooter was nearby. The Scorpio’s wheels were dislodged from the vehicle.
Victims and Immediate Aftermath
One of the victims was 18-year-old Aditya Tamta from Gorapadav. He was related to a sub-inspector at the Kaladhungi police station. The sub-inspector rushed to the hospital when he heard about the accident.
Police took two people from the Scorpio SUV into custody. They are investigating the accident. City Superintendent of Police Manoj Katyal said they are looking into what caused the accident. They are checking CCTV footage to know what happened.
Questions Being Raised
People are asking why the four friends were standing on the flyover at 10 pm. Investigators are looking into this.
A Pattern of Road Safety Concerns
This accident adds to a pattern of road accidents in Haldwani. Official data show that 425 road accidents occurred in Haldwani district between July 2023 and 2025. 305 People. 424 were seriously injured; overspeeding, wrong-side driving and drunk driving are causes of accidents.
The Human Cost
Incidents like this show the toll of such tragedies. Four young men who were friends lost their lives. Their families and community are grieving.
What Happens Next
Two people from the Scorpio SUV are in police custody. The investigation is ongoing. Police will take action based on the findings. This accident may lead to calls for road safety measures in Haldwani.
