Powerlifting champ Saksham Yadav succumbs to injuries after car accident

January 07, 2018 20:02

Powerlifting world champion Saksham Yadav succumbed to his injuries. He, was injured in a road accident due to fog conditions this morning at Sindhu border in Delhi.

Earlier, four powerlifters were killed in a road accident.

According to preliminary investigation, the car was driven at a high speed. Some bottles were also found in the car indicating the possibility of drunken driving.

Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore expressed grief over the incident.

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