Biswanath (Assam) [India], July 17 (ANI): A man was charred to death when his motorcycle caught fire after colliding with a speeding truck in Assam's Biswanath district on Sunday.

The incident took place at the Laharijan area near Monabari tea estate in Biswanath district.

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According to the police, the incident occurred on National Highway 15.

The deceased person was identified as Nazir Ali.

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Following the incident, the truck driver fled from the area.

The police are investigating the case. (ANI)

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