Speeding car crashed in Greater Noida...
On Monday, A 25-year-old social media influencer, Rohit 'Rowdy' Bhati, died and his two friends were severely injured after their speeding car crashed into a tree in Greater Noida.
Rohit Bhati, also known as Rowdy Bhati, died in the accident while his friends, Manoj and Aatish, are undergoing treatment at hospitals - one in Greater Noida and the other in Delhi.
The incident took place near the Chuharpur underpass when the car struck a tree at around 3 am in the morning.
Police suspect the likely cause was that they lost control of the vehicle while taking a turn. The victims were taken to a nearby hospital, where Rohit Bhati succumbed to injuries during treatment.
Bhati had close to a million followers on Instagram, with news of his death drawing a flurry of videos reporting and condoling his death.
Rohit Bhati was popular on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram where he posted videos and had thousands of followers. His large social media following is focused partly around his Gurjar identity and displays of his lifestyle, including luxury cars.
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