India News | Sikkim: Motorcycle Rider from Kolkata Dies After Head-on Crash with Truck Near Zuluk

Gangtok, Mar 18 (PTI) A motorcycle rider from Kolkata died near Zuluk in Sikkim on Tuesday after he crashed head-on into a truck and went under its wheels, police said.

The accident happened in the afternoon at Lingtam Viewpoint near the Cue Khola Waterfall in Pakyong district, they said.

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The pillion rider was severely injured in the accident, and was immediately rushed to the Sochyagang Hospital in Gangtok for treatment, they added.

The victims were part of a group of bikers from Kolkata, police said.

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Army personnel who were passing by were the first responders, and they assisted the bikers.

An investigation has been started to ascertain the cause of the accident, police said.

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