Lucknow: A speeding truck rammed a motorcycle from behind, killing a couple and seriously injuring their 27-year-old son, who was riding the bike, near Harkansh Garhi in Mohanlalganj on Friday evening.The victims, identified as Vasudev (58) and his wife Vimla (54), were on their way to attend the funeral of their brother-in-law, Harbhajan, in Bachhrawan, Rae Bareli.According to police, the impact threw Vasudev and Vimla onto the road, after which the dumper ran over them. Their son, Aditya, also sustained serious injuries. The truck driver stopped briefly before fleeing the spot.Police rushed the injured family members to Trauma Centre-2 at SGPGI, where Vasudev and Vimla succumbed to their injuries during treatment.Inspector Rambabu Singh said the dumper had been seized and efforts were underway to trace the absconding driver. A case will be registered after a complaint is received.
