An elderly couple lost their lives following a tragic road accident in Bambolim after a car allegedly crashed into the scooter they were travelling on.
The victims have been identified as 79-year-old Salvador Remezio Fernandes and 65-year-old Paulina Fatima Fernandes. According to preliminary information, the couple was riding on a scooter when a car allegedly struck them from behind, resulting in a serious collision.
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The impact of the crash left both victims with grievous injuries. Emergency assistance was rushed to the scene and the couple was provided medical treatment. However, despite efforts by doctors and emergency responders, both succumbed to their injuries.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, with residents expressing concern over road safety and the increasing number of accidents involving two-wheelers.
Police have begun an investigation into the circumstances leading to the collision. Officials are expected to examine evidence from the accident site and record statements from witnesses to determine the exact sequence of events.
Preliminary reports suggest that the scooter was travelling along the road in Bambolim when it was allegedly hit by the car. Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the driver or the cause of the accident.
The deaths of the elderly couple have once again highlighted concerns over road safety, particularly for senior citizens using two-wheelers for daily travel.
Further investigation is underway.
