US: Two Indian students die in road mishap in Pennsylvania
At least two Indian-origin students died in a road mishap in the US state of Pennsylvania recently, media reports said.
The two students were identified as Manav Patel (20) and Saurav Prabhakar (23).
They were studying at Cleveland State University.
According to reports, the mishap occurred when the vehicle, in which they were travelling, crashed into a tree near the Reading Interchange and struck a bridge, Lancaster Online reported quoting police.
According to reports, Prabhakar was driving the vehicle at the time of the accident.
Both men died of multiple traumatic injuries and both deaths were ruled accidental, the news portal reported.
Indian Consulate Expresses Sadness
Meanwhile, the Indian consulate in New York expressed sadness over the death of the two students.
"Deeply saddened to learn about the unfortunate road accident in which two Indian students from Cleaveland State University, Manav Patel and Saurav Prabhakar lost their lives," the consulate wrote on X.
Deeply saddened to learn about the unfortunate road accident in which two Indian students from Cleaveland State University, Manav Patel and Saurav Prabhakar lost their lives;
— India in New York (@IndiainNewYork) May 12, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with their families during this difficult time. The Consulate is in touch…
"Our thoughts and prayers are with their families during this difficult time. The Consulate is in touch with the families and has assured them of all possible assistance," the X post said.
IBNS
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