Siliguri, 16th January: A cyclist narrowly escaped death in a road accident near the NJP Railway Hospital in Siliguri on Thursday. The incident occurred when Hiranlal Kumar, a resident of Jalpai More, was traveling towards Ambika Nagar for work.
While cycling near the Railway Hospital More, he was struck from behind by a speeding vehicle, causing him to be thrown several meters off the road. Fortunately, he survived the incident with only minor injuries.
Upon receiving the news, NJP police and Traffic officials quickly arrived at the scene. The vehicle involved in the accident was detained and taken to NJP Police Station for further investigation.