Two bank employees die after SUV gets trapped in flooded Faridabad underpass

Two employees of a private bank lost their lives after their SUV became trapped in a flooded underpass in Old Faridabad, police reported on Saturday. The incident occurred late Friday night when Punyashray Sharma, 48, and Viraj, 26, were heading home to Greater Faridabad from Gurugram.


According to authorities, heavy rainfall throughout the day had caused significant flooding in the underpass. Despite warnings advising drivers to avoid the area, an XUV 700 entered the underpass around 11:50 pm and became stranded in the deep water. As the floodwater rapidly filled the vehicle, passers-by rushed to their aid.


Despite their efforts to rescue the occupants, Viraj was pronounced dead at the scene. Sharma was later taken to Badshah Khan Civil Hospital, where he was also declared deceased.

Inspector Samer Singh, SHO of the NIT Faridabad police station, confirmed that the victims' families have been notified. The bodies will be handed over to their relatives following post-mortem examinations.

Inputs from PTI