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Woman Biker Fatally Injured in Road Accident Near Kharagpur
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 22 Jul 2026, 08:03 AM
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A woman riding a motorcycle lost her life in a road crash near Kharagpur, West Bengal, authorities said.
A tragic road accident near Kharagpur on Tuesday claimed the life of a woman motorcyclist, according to local police.
The crash occurred on the National Highway 16, close to the Kharagpur railway station, when the rider's motorcycle collided with a stalled truck.
Emergency services reached the scene within minutes, but the victim was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Police investigators are examining the vehicle's condition and traffic signs to determine the cause of the collision.
The incident has prompted authorities to review road safety measures on the busy stretch of highway.
The crash occurred on the National Highway 16, close to the Kharagpur railway station, when the rider's motorcycle collided with a stalled truck.
Emergency services reached the scene within minutes, but the victim was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Police investigators are examining the vehicle's condition and traffic signs to determine the cause of the collision.
The incident has prompted authorities to review road safety measures on the busy stretch of highway.