India, April 22 -- Two individuals were killed after a speeding truck hit their scooter on the Pataudi bypass road on Monday night, police said on Tuesday.

The deceased were identified as Mohammad Mustafa, 21, a resident of ward number 11, and Mohammad Ayan, 16, from ward number 12 in Pataudi, officers added. Police said the duo were travelling from the main market to Narhera village when the accident occurred between 7.30pm and 7.45pm.

Investigators said Mustafa was riding the scooter when the truck hit them and fled. Two of their friends, Mohammad Dilshad, 20, and Mohammad Meherban, 22, who were following on another motorcycle, witnessed the incident.

Mustafa told police, "Both had sustained grievous injuries. We somehow arranged a p...