The Signature Bridge that was opened for commuters a little over two weeks ago hasn't been that welcoming. Three youth lost their lives in two separate accidents within 24 hours on the bridge due to speeding, no speed breakers, no sign boards and many sharp turns.
On Saturday, a 24-year-old Shankar who was riding the bike with his cousin Deepak (17), lost control of bike. The bike slided off the Signature Bridge and hit the boundary, killing Shankar and injuring Deepak severely.
In a similar incident on Friday morning, two men lost their lives after losing control of their speeding bike upon reaching a sharp turn on the bridge. The deceased were pursuing MBBS.
Shankar was a resident of Shalimar Bagh area. According to Deepak, both of them were wearing helmets. But, as soon as the bike rammed into the divider, Shankar's helmet came off. "We were wearing helmets but due to the impact, Shankar's helmet came off and his head hit the divider resulting in severe injuries," said Deepak.
Speaking to DNA, Haldi Ram, who witnessed both the accidents, claims that during both the incidents, the youth were riding over a speed of 100 kilometre per hour and had failed to control the bike on a sudden 'S' shaped turn.
"For about 15 feet, the victims tried to put the brakes on, but in both cases it did not help. Maybe had they known of the turn ahead, they could have controlled their vehicles beforehand," said Haldi Ram, who is employed by the construction company to guard the construction equipment on the bridge.
The accidents have raised serious questions over the safety measures on the bridge, which seemed insufficient after DNA reviewed the spot.
"We can warn people against speeding and stunts on the bridge but sign boards and speed breakers are a must to ensure accident cases are prevented," said a police officer, who wished to be unnamed.
