A youth travelling towards Loliem in Canacona was seriously injured after his two-wheeler rammed into a group of wild boars that suddenly crossed the road late at night.
According to reports, the accident occurred when the animals darted across the roadway, giving the rider little time to react. The impact threw the youth off balance, causing him to suffer serious injuries to his mouth and face.
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Locals rushed to the spot and shifted the injured youth to hospital for urgent medical treatment. The incident has once again highlighted the growing menace of wild animal movement on roads in Canacona, especially after dark, posing a serious risk to motorists.
Residents have urged the authorities to take immediate measures such as installing warning signboards, improving street lighting and strengthening wildlife management to prevent such accidents in the future.
