Teliamura, Tripura: A tragic road accident on Navami night claimed the life of a 17-year-old boy and left another teenager critically injured at Chakmaghat, near Loknath Ashram, under Teliamura Police Station in Tripura.
The deceased was identified as Jit Sarkar, 17. The injured teenager, Deep Chowdhury, also 17, was reportedly shifted to GBP Hospital in Agartala for advanced treatment.
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According to preliminary information, the two teenagers were travelling on a red scooter from Teliamura towards Chakmaghat on Tuesday night. Eyewitnesses said the scooter was moving at high speed when the rider reportedly lost control near Loknath Ashram. The vehicle allegedly crashed into a vehicle parked along the roadside or a large banyan tree. The exact point of impact remains to be confirmed.
The collision was reportedly severe, leaving the scooter badly damaged and both riders injured on the national highway.
After hearing the impact, local residents rushed to the spot and alerted emergency services. Personnel from the Teliamura Fire and Emergency Services department rescued the injured teenagers and took them to Teliamura Sub-Divisional Hospital.
Doctors declared Jit Sarkar dead upon arrival, while Deep Chowdhury was referred to GBP Hospital in Agartala because of his critical condition.
The accident has cast a pall of grief over Chakmaghat during the Durga Puja festivities. It has also raised concerns about road safety, speeding and the presence of underage riders on highways.
Questions have emerged regarding parental supervision and the enforcement of traffic rules. However, the circumstances of the crash, including the teenagers’ use of the scooter and whether they were wearing helmets, require official confirmation.
Police have reportedly started an investigation and seized the damaged scooter. Further details are awaited from the authorities.























