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Stunt rider injured as motorcycle catches fire in daredevil performance
A young woman suffered burn injuries after her motorcycle caught fire during a stunt performance at a fair in Jamshedpur. The incident occurred in a popular daredevil attraction and was captured on video that subsequently circulated on social media.
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A stunt performer was injured when her motorcycle suddenly caught fire during a performance at the Durga Puja fairgrounds in Jamshedpur's Burmamines area. The incident took place inside the 'well of death,' a cylindrical wooden or metal structure where daredevil riders perform high-speed circular stunts on motorcycles. The motorcycle erupted in flames during the performance, leaving the rider with burn injuries. The vehicle was completely destroyed in the incident. Video footage of the accident was widely shared on social media platforms following the event. Officials have not yet released additional details regarding the cause of the fire or the extent of the performer's injuries. The incident raises fresh concerns about safety measures at such high-risk attractions at public events and fairs across the region.