Three Killed, 3 Injured in Bike and Scooter Collision in West Bengal’s Kolaghat
Three people were killed and three others injured in a head-on collision between a motorcycle and a scooter near Shantipur bus stop in Kolaghat, West Bengal’s East Medinipur district, at around 3 am on Saturday, October 17. Two of the injured were reported to be in critical condition.
Three people were killed and three others injured in a head-on collision between a motorcycle and a scooter near Shantipur bus stop in Kolaghat, West Bengal’s East Medinipur district, at around 3 am on Saturday, October 17. Two of the injured were reported to be in critical condition. The accident occurred on the Haldia-Mecheda state highway while the riders were reportedly out to visit Durga Puja pandals. According to local media reports, the motorcycle and scooter collided on the highway during the night. The impact was severe enough to damage both two-wheelers. The exact circumstances leading to the collision have not yet been established, and police are investigating the incident.
Local residents rushed to the spot after the accident and helped rescue the injured. Kolaghat police also reached the scene and coordinated the rescue operation. The injured were taken to a nursing home in Mecheda for treatment, where two were reported to be in critical condition. The three deceased were identified as Sujit Metya, 20, Biswajit Karmakar, 19, and Argha Mondal, 20, according to local reports. Sujit and Biswajit were residents of Shrikrishnapur village under Nandakumar police station, while Argha belonged to Ramchandrapur under Kolaghat police station. Bulandshahr Road Accident: 5 Killed, 3 Critically Injured as Car Crashes Into Tree (Videos).
A key safety concern reported in the initial coverage was that none of the riders involved was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision. However, this detail has been reported as preliminary information, and further official findings are awaited. No confirmed conclusion about negligence or overspeeding has been established in the reports reviewed. The accident disrupted traffic on the Haldia-Mecheda state highway for some time. Police subsequently took steps to clear the affected stretch and restore traffic movement. Bharuch Blast: 5 Dead, 6 Injured After Reactor Explosion and Chemical Leak at Gujarat Plant.
The incident comes amid Durga Puja celebrations in West Bengal, when many people travel at night to visit decorated pandals. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
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