Three Killed, Four Injured in Scorpio-Motorcycle Collision in West Bengal’s Purba Bardhaman
Three people were killed and four others injured in a road accident in West Bengal’s Purba Bardhaman district on October 27. The accident occurred near Jharna More on the Bardhaman-Siuri National Highway under Bhatar police station limits, when a Scorpio SUV collided head-on with an oncoming motorcycle. According to preliminary information, the Scorpio driver attempted to avoid a goat that had suddenly appeared on the road and lost control of the vehicle. Police have launched an investigation into the incident.
According to preliminary police information, the Scorpio was travelling from Bardhaman towards Bolpur when a goat suddenly appeared on the road near Jharna More. The driver attempted to steer the vehicle away from the animal, but the Scorpio collided with an oncoming motorcycle.
Following the collision, the Scorpio veered off the road and overturned into a roadside ditch. The motorcycle was also severely damaged. Hearing the crash, local residents rushed to the scene and helped rescue the injured.
The occupants of the Scorpio were travelling towards Santiniketan for a pre-wedding photoshoot. The vehicle was carrying the couple due to be married, along with people associated with the photoshoot. According to family members, the group had hired the vehicle for the occasion.
The journey, which began in the morning, was disrupted by the accident. Two photographers travelling for the photoshoot were among those killed.
Police identified the deceased as 28-year-old Sudeb Ghosh, 26-year-old Sheikh Nawaz and 43-year-old Sadhujamal Shah.
Ghosh was a resident of Mosagram Station Market, while Nawaz lived in the Kamalsayar area of Bardhaman city. Shah, who was riding the motorcycle at the time of the collision, was a resident of Orgram under Ausgram police station limits.
Four other people were injured in the accident and taken to hospital for treatment.
Local residents began rescue efforts immediately after the accident and helped remove people trapped inside the overturned vehicle. Police from Bhatar police station also reached the scene after receiving information about the incident.
The injured were initially taken to Guskara Health Centre for treatment. After receiving initial medical care, those with serious injuries were referred to Bardhaman Medical College and Hospital.
Three people were declared dead upon reaching the hospital. The other four injured people were admitted to a private nursing home in Bardhaman.
Bhatar police have begun investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision between the two vehicles. Preliminary information indicates that a goat suddenly appeared on the road, prompting the Scorpio driver to swerve.
However, the exact cause of the accident will be established after the investigation is completed. Police are also examining the vehicles' speeds at the time of the collision and the circumstances that may have prevented the driver from avoiding the impact.
Purba Bardhaman district has witnessed several serious road accidents in recent days. On October 21, three people were killed in a collision between a truck and a motorcycle in the Rainna police station area.
Police are continuing to investigate the October 27 accident.
