Tragic Delhi Accident: 3 Die as Royal Enfield Motorcycle Crashes into Unmarked Concrete Barrier

The victims were residents of Nangloi area.

New Delhi:

Three men, including two cousins, lost their lives when their motorcycle crashed into an unmarked concrete jersey barrier on the Libaspur flyover along GT Road. The accident occurred as they were returning from dinner in Haryana's Murthal, according to officials on Wednesday.

Police received notification about the accident in Outer North Delhi at approximately 1:33 AM. A response team arrived at the scene to find three unconscious men near a damaged Royal Enfield motorcycle.

The victims were identified as Sumit (27), Mohit (26), and Mohit's cousin Anurag (23), all Nangloi residents.

"All three succumbed at the scene. Initial investigation indicates that the victims were returning from dinner in Murthal, Haryana, when their speeding motorcycle collided with a concrete jersey barrier positioned on the flyover. None were wearing helmets at the time of impact," stated Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outernorth) Hareshwar Swami.

Authorities have registered a case under sections 281 (rash driving) and 106(1) (causing death by negligence) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Further investigation continues to determine if the absence of reflectors or warning indicators on the jersey barrier contributed to the tragic accident.

"Efforts to locate eyewitnesses have been unsuccessful. We are examining CCTV footage of the entire incident to understand the sequence of events," the DCP added.

Another officer involved in the investigation mentioned that the barriers were placed on the road for repair work. Police are also investigating whether alcohol was a factor for the motorcycle riders.

This incident highlights how jersey barriers – short, movable concrete walls designed to divide or redirect traffic – have become potentially lethal hazards in numerous past incidents due to poor maintenance and random placement.

An anonymous police officer commented, "These concrete blocks often appear suddenly on busy roads, frequently without reflector tapes, hazard markers, or adequate lighting. During foggy conditions with visibility below 50 meters, they become virtually invisible, resulting in fatal collisions." The officer noted that while traffic police attempt to maintain these barriers, commuters who move them aside to cross rarely reposition them properly.

"Barriers without reflective markings that are improperly positioned can easily go unnoticed by motorists, particularly at night or in foggy conditions. They should only be installed following proper assessment and clearly marked for visibility," the police officer emphasized.

Meanwhile, a senior Delhi Traffic Police officer mentioned that they have initiated a process of applying reflective tape to barriers, though this effort is time-intensive.