The accident occurred when two bikes collided with each other near Nisra in Jehanabad police station area on Bareilly-Haridwar Highway.

The dumper coming from behind crushed him, due to which he died on the spot. The driver ran away after the accident.

The deceased include Aaqib (21), Saheb (25) and Arbaaz (26). The three youths were going to offer Eid prayers.

Owais (33) and his wife Sakra Begum (30), who were going to celebrate Eid with their relatives on another bike, also died in the accident.

Immediately after the accident, the villagers gathered at the spot and started creating ruckus.

The police immediately started investigation and sent the bodies for post-mortem. Police spokesperson said that additional force has been deployed at the spot to maintain law and order.