Hardoi, Jan. 30 -- A tragic road accident on the Shahabad-Pali road in Hardoi district claimed the life of a 17-year-old student, while four of his friends were seriously injured today.

The incident occurred near the Garra bridge in afternoon when a speeding pickup vehicle rammed into two motorcycles.

According to the police, Shobhit and Santosh, residents of Bhahpur village and students of Class XII at Pant Inter College, had completed their vocational practical examination around 3 pm. They then went to Pali along with their friends Vijay Kumar, Prithviraj, and Abhishek. The five youths reached the Garra bridge on two motorcycles, where they stopped to make a social media reel.

After finishing the recording, the youths were returning w...