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Two killed, one hurt as ex-AITC MLA's vehicle hits e-rickshaw

A collision between an SUV linked to a former All India Trinamool Congress legislator and an e-rickshaw has claimed two lives and left another person injured in West Bengal. The vehicle's driver abandoned the scene following the incident.

LSN India · 14 October 2026

Two killed, one hurt as ex-AITC MLA's vehicle hits e-rickshaw

Two people died and another sustained injuries after a sport utility vehicle collided with an e-rickshaw in an incident involving a former AITC MLA's registered vehicle. Police confirmed that the lawmaker was not present in the SUV at the time of the accident. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene immediately after the collision, triggering a police investigation into the circumstances of the crash. Authorities have launched a search for the absconding driver as they gather evidence and statements from witnesses. The injured individual has been admitted to a medical facility for treatment, while the identities of the deceased and circumstances leading to the accident are being verified by investigating officers.