India, June 4 -- Two youths from Ulhasnagar died after the scooter they were riding lost balance while allegedly attempting to overtake a container truck on the Kalyan-Murbad Road near Varap early Tuesday morning. The scooter came under the truck's rear wheels, crushing the two riders to death on the spot, police said.

The deceased were identified as Pawan Gupta, 28, and Raju Gupta, 21. A third man travelling with them escaped unhurt.

According to the Kalyan Taluka Police, the three friends were travelling triple-seat on a scooter towards Varap around 4 am to meet another friend. As they neared Varap, the scooter rider allegedly tried to overtake a container truck from the left side.

However, the rider allegedly lost control of the two...