PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, June 1: A young motorcyclist was killed in a road accident involving a Tata Steel fire tender at the busy TMH Roundabout in Bistupur on Monday afternoon, once again highlighting concerns over road safety and traffic management in Jamshedpur.
The deceased has been identified as Mohd. Husham Akhtar, a resident of PB Road in Jugsalai.
Collision Near TMH Roundabout
According to preliminary information, Akhtar was riding his motorcycle towards the United Club when a Tata Steel fire tender, travelling towards Bistupur, approached the TMH roundabout.
The two vehicles reportedly collided near the junction, causing the biker to lose control of his motorcycle and fall under the wheels of the fire tender.
The impact left Akhtar critically injured.
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Rushed to Hospital, Declared Dead
Passersby and local residents immediately rushed to the accident site and informed the police. With the help of locals, the injured youth was taken to Tata Main Hospital (TMH) for treatment.
However, doctors declared him dead while undergoing treatment.
The incident led to scenes of grief at the hospital as family members arrived after receiving news of the accident. Relatives were left devastated upon learning of his death.
Police Begin Investigation
Confirming the incident, Bistupur police station officer-in-charge Alok Kumar Dubey said the victim succumbed to his injuries during treatment at the hospital.
Police have seized both the damaged motorcycle and the fire tender and have launched an investigation to ascertain the exact circumstances that led to the accident.
The fatal accident has once again drawn attention to traffic regulation and road safety measures at some of Jamshedpur’s busiest intersections and roundabouts, including the heavily used TMH Roundabout in Bistupur.
Authorities are expected to examine whether traffic flow, visibility, speed, or other factors contributed to the collision.