Biker Dies After Falling Into Ditch Near Manjhawali Bridge In Greater Noida

A 45-year-old hospital manager died after his motorcycle plunged into an unbarricaded ditch on an incomplete approach road near the Manjhawali Bridge in Dankaur, Greater Noida. The incident occurred on the night of June 14.

The victim, Atul Joshi, a resident of Faridabad, survived the initial crash at around 11:00 PM but succumbed to his injuries after waiting for more than eight hours for help in the secluded area. Local residents discovered him at around 7:30 AM the next morning.

According to the police, Joshi was riding from Faridabad to Noida. Unable to see the dead end in the dark, he rode his motorcycle off the paved surface and into the ditch. His helmet was damaged in the fall, leading to fatal injuries.

A spot check of the site near the bridge, which links Faridabad and Greater Noida, revealed a complete lack of barricades or warning barriers to prevent such accidents. Commuters heading towards Noida were seen navigating unpaved roads, with many asking for directions due to incomplete road mapping.

The incident has triggered a dispute between Haryana and Uttar Pradesh authorities over jurisdiction and safety responsibilities. Dankaur Station House Officer Manoj Kumar Singh stated that both the accident spot and the police case fall under Haryana's jurisdiction.

Gautam Buddha Nagar Public Works Department (PWD) Executive Engineer Kanchan Singh also maintained that the accident spot is in Haryana. He added that while UP has received sanction for its approach road work, land acquisition is still ongoing, with expectations to complete the road within a year.

In contrast, Haryana authorities claim their portion of the work is finished. Ballabhgarh Sub-Divisional Magistrate Mayank Bhardwaj stated that Haryana's work is complete and they have held discussions with UP authorities to address the pending safety measures. Haryana PWD Executive Engineer Ram Parkash confirmed their state's stretch was completed a year ago.