Family Dies in Surat Flyover Fall After Kite String Incident; Boy Also Killed by Kite String

In Surat, Gujarat, a family of three died after their motorcycle fell approximately 70 feet from the Chandrashekhar Azad Flyover on Makar Sankranti. The rider, Rehan Sheikh, reportedly lost control after a kite string became entangled around him, causing the vehicle to crash into the flyover's side wall. Rehan and his daughter died on impact, while his wife initially survived but later succumbed to injuries. Separately, an 8-year-old boy died after a kite string cut his throat while cycling in Surat, highlighting ongoing safety concerns related to kite strings in the area.