A tragic accident occurred near the Don Khamb signal at Dhargal on the National Highway, where a bike rider was crushed to death after being hit by a State Transport (ST) passenger bus. The bus was en route to Panjim via Pernem at the time of the incident.
The identity of the deceased is yet to be established. Police have launched an investigation and are working to trace the victim’s identity and determine the exact sequence of events leading to the fatal collision.
The incident has raised fresh concerns about road safety on the busy highway stretch, especially at traffic signals prone to accidents.