Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Four Youths Killed in Motorcycle Collision on Bengal Highway
Two motorcycles crashed into each other early Sunday in Bankura district.
The accident happened near Salda Morh on State Highway 2.
Five young people were found badly injured near the road.
Four of them later died.
Three were declared dead when they reached Bishnupur Super Speciality Hospital.
Another died while receiving treatment.
One injured person remains in critical condition.
Police are checking CCTV footage to understand how the crash happened.
Four youths aged between 20 and 25 were killed in a head-on motorcycle collision in Bankura district.
The crash occurred early Sunday near Salda Morh on State Highway 2.
The deceased were identified as Pallab Santra, Ananta Santra, Ujjwal Bayen and Bapi Ruidas.
A fifth youth was critically injured and is battling for life in hospital.
Police are examining CCTV footage to determine the exact cause of the collision.
- Who
- Five youths were involved; Pallab Santra, Ananta Santra, Ujjwal Bayen and Bapi Ruidas died, while one survivor was critically injured.
- What
- Two motorcycles collided head-on, killing four youths and seriously injuring another.
- When
- The collision occurred in the early hours of Sunday.
- Where
- Near Salda Morh on State Highway 2 in Bankura district, West Bengal.
- Why
- The exact cause remains under investigation, with police examining CCTV footage.
- Deaths
- Four youths
- Injured
- One critically injured
- Crash type
- Head-on collision between two motorcycles
- Location
- Salda Morh, State Highway 2, Bankura district
- Victims' ages
- Between 20 and 25 years
- Hospital
- Bishnupur Super Speciality Hospital
- Investigation
- Police are reviewing CCTV footage