A tragic road accident claimed the life of 25-year-old Samar Naik, an architect from Pune, after he lost control of his motorcycle on the Cuchelim–Marna road.
According to reports, Naik swerved to avoid a pothole but crashed into a retaining wall and then a tree. The impact proved fatal.
The incident has once again drawn attention to the poor condition of roads in the state, with locals pointing to the urgent need for repairs and better safety measures to prevent such accidents.