Porbandar, April 6 (IANS) Union Sports Minister and Porbandar MP Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday expressed grief over the deaths of four youths in a road accident near Porbandar airport, describing the incident as “extremely shocking and heart‑wrenching”.​

In a post on X, Mandaviya said: “The news of the untimely demise of promising youths in a road accident near Porbandar airport is extremely shocking and heart‑rending. I pray that God grants peace to the departed souls and gives strength to the bereaved families to bear this unbearable loss.”​

The accident occurred in the early hours on Airport Road in Porbandar when two motorcycles collided head‑on.​

Five youths were travelling on two bikes that were reportedly speeding at the time of the crash.​

The impact threw all of them onto the road, leaving them critically injured.​

Local residents and emergency responders rushed to the scene and transported the injured to the hospital via an 108 ambulance.​

Three of the youths were declared dead on arrival, while another succumbed to injuries during treatment at Bhavsinhji Hospital in Porbandar.​

One survivor remains under treatment at a hospital in Jamnagar.​

Those who lost their lives have been identified as 26‑year‑old Milan Badarshahi, 18‑year‑old Dipesh Dhakecha, 17‑year‑old Vanraj Jhala, and 24‑year‑old Piyush Lodhari.​

The injured, 14‑year‑old Pratik Nilesh Jethwa, is reported to be undergoing treatment, with his condition said to be stable.​

Preliminary information indicates that three of the victims were returning from a condolence bhajan programme in Ranavav when their motorcycle collided with another bike travelling in the opposite direction.​

The collision, which occurred between around 5.00 a.m. and 5.40 a.m., left debris scattered across the road, and both motorcycles were severely damaged.​

Police personnel reached the scene shortly after the incident and registered a case of accidental death.​

Investigators are examining CCTV footage and questioning witnesses to establish the cause of the collision. The bodies of the deceased have been sent for post‑mortem.​

–IANS

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