Archive · 2 Jul 2025
Truck Collision in Bengal Kills Police Officer and Volunteer
A truck crashed into a police car on a highway in West Bengal.
Sadly, two people, including a police officer and a volunteer, died.
Another officer was hurt.
The truck driver tried to run away but was caught.
Now, the police are trying to figure out what happened and why.
A speeding truck hit a police patrol car on National Highway 116 in Purba Medinipur, West Bengal.
Sub-Inspector Jayant Ghoshal and National Volunteer Force worker Sheikh Sahnar were killed in the accident.
Constable Swapan Das sustained serious injuries and is receiving treatment.
The truck driver attempted to flee but was apprehended and arrested.
Police are investigating the incident.
- Who
- Sub-Inspector Jayant Ghoshal, Sheikh Sahnar, Constable Swapan Das, and the truck driver.
- What
- A fatal collision involving a speeding truck and a police patrol car.
- When
- Tuesday night at approximately 1:30 am.
- Where
- Haldia-Mecheda National Highway 116 in Purba Medinipur, West Bengal.
- Why
- The truck hit the parked police car.
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Investigation
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- Location
- Haldia-Mecheda National Highway 116, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal
- Fatalities
- 2
- Injured
- 1
- Victims
- Sub-Inspector Jayant Ghoshal, Sheikh Sahnar
- Injured Party
- Constable Swapan Das
- Suspect
- Truck Driver
