Nagpur, Oct 10 (PTI) A motorcycle-borne woman was killed after being hit by a container truck in Koradi area of Nagpur, police said on Sunday.

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The incident happened late Saturday night when Manisha Khode, a resident of Kapri, was going home after visiting the Koradi Devi temple, an official said.

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"The accident happened at Faras Square. A speeding container truck hit her vehicle from the rear, and Khode, who sustained severe injuries, was declared dead on arrival at a nearby hospital," he said.

Koradi police have booked the driver for causing death by negligence and rash driving, he informed.

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