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Three killed in highway collision involving wedding party in West Bengal
A motorcycle and SUV collided head-on in East Burdwan district while the bike rider attempted to avoid a goat. The bride and groom were among seven occupants in the vehicle, with four people injured in the accident.
LSN India ·
A tragic collision on National Highway 114 in East Burdwan district, West Bengal claimed three lives on Friday when a motorcycle and a Scorpio SUV struck each other head-on. The motorcycle rider attempted to swerve to avoid a goat crossing the road near Burdwan-Siudi, leading to the impact with the oncoming vehicle.
Three people died in the accident, including the motorcycle rider and two camera operators who were accompanying a wedding party. The SUV carried seven occupants, including a bride and groom en route to a pre-wedding photoshoot. Four individuals sustained injuries in the collision.
All injured persons were transported to nearby medical facilities for treatment. The exact cause of the incident is under investigation by local authorities. The accident highlights ongoing road safety concerns on major highways in the region, particularly regarding sudden obstacles and animal crossings.