A devastating accident claimed the lives of two bikers in Cooch Behar, West Bengal, after their high-speed race ended in a fatal collision with an SUV. The horrifying incident, which took place at the Polbar Rajghat Intersection in Hooghly on October 11, was captured on CCTV and is now widely circulated on social media, raising alarm over traffic safety in the region.
The video footage shows a racing competition between two bikers on an empty stretch of road. As one of the bikers speeds past an SUV, the other crashes directly into it. The impact causes a massive explosion, engulfing the bike in flames. Both the rider and the pillion passenger were tragically killed, while passengers in the SUV, a white Bolero, sustained injuries due to the collision.
A group of bikes were riding together at midnight, and two of them seemed to be racing. Unfortunately, one bike collided with a vehicle, catching fire instantly. #roadsafety #safetyfirst #rushlane pic.twitter.com/JsdfzuLiX2
— RushLane (@rushlane) October 14, 2024
Witnesses attempted to rescue the bikers by pulling them out of the fire, but the blaze was too intense, and both men succumbed to their injuries. The CCTV footage capturing the incident has sparked conversations about road safety and the dangers of high-speed races, particularly on roads not designed for such activities.
Authorities and internet users alike have voiced concerns over the increasing trend of dangerous racing on public roads. One user commented, “When will people realize that Indian roads are not made for high-speed racing? If you want to race, go to a track, not the streets.” The incident has reignited the conversation about the importance of following traffic laws and promoting safe driving practices.
