Manendra Patel, Bhilai. Last night, three bike riders collided with a trailer going ahead at the signal in Khursipar Gate Bhilai. In this accident, a young man riding the bike died, while his two companions are seriously injured, they have been referred to Durg District Hospital for treatment. Police has seized the trailer and started investigating the incident.

According to the information received from Khursipar police station, the deceased has been identified as Lokesh Chandel (23 years) resident of Janjgir-Champa. Lokesh used to work as a porter in Daldal Seoni of Raipur. He had come to Durg with his two friends for some work. From here, all three were going from Bhilai to Raipur on the same bike. Lokesh’s friend was driving the bike and Lokesh was sitting behind. All three had consumed alcohol. They were driving the bike very fast in an intoxicated state. A big trailer was going ahead of them.

At around 9.30 pm, as soon as the red light came on at the signal near Khursipar Gate, the trailer driver applied brakes and stopped the vehicle. The bike rider coming from behind could not control and the bike directly collided with the rear of the trailer. Lokesh got a severe head injury and fell unconscious on the spot. Lokesh died before reaching the hospital. Two companions are injured, who are undergoing treatment. Khursipar police has seized the trailer and started investigation.

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