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Indian Express
6 hours ago
- Indian Express
9 dead in car-truck collision on NH-18; victims were headed to Jharkhand from Bengal's Purulia
Nine people died in a head-on collision on National Highway 18 in West Bengal's Purulia district on Friday morning. The accident, near Namsol Primary School in the Balarampur police station area, involved a car carrying nine passengers and a truck which was reportedly being driven at a high speed. 'We have registered a case of rash driving. The truck driver fled from the spot. We are trying to trace him,' DSP (Headquarters) Nirmal Das told The Indian Express. According to officials, a Bolero car was traveling from Purulia to Jharkhand when it was hit by a truck coming from the opposite direction. The impact completely wrecked the car, and both vehicles reportedly overturned. All nine occupants of the Bolero were rushed to the nearest health centre, where doctors pronounced them dead. The police have taken the truck into custody and have launched an investigation. Eight of the deceased have been identified as Biru Mahato, Ajay Mahato, Vijay Mahato, Swapan Mahato, Gurupad Mahato, Shashank Mahato, Chitta Mahato, Krishna Mahato, all residents of Tilai Tand village in Lakadi under Neemdih police station. The ninth victim, Chandramohan Mahato, was a resident of Raghunathpur, also under Neemdih police station. Sources said they were returning home to Jharkhand after attending a wedding ceremony in Purulia. The accident follows another road accident a day ago in Howrah district. 'Three persons died and several people were injured. A private bus, operating on the Bagnan-Shyambazar route, left the Bagnan bus terminus approaching the Library More on NH-16, and was attempting to move towards the Kolkata-bound lane when it was hit by a Kolaghat-bound truck,' said an official of Howrah. Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari took to X on Friday: 'My heart goes out to the families of the victims who tragically lost their lives in the two consecutive horrific road accidents; yesterday in Bagnan; Howrah district and today at Balarampur; Purulia district.' He blamed the 'alarming deterioration of road safety standards in West Bengal under the supervision of the West Bengal police, which falls directly under the purview of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.' Sweety Kumari reports from West Bengal for The Indian Express. She is a journalist with over a decade of experience in the media industry. Covers Crime, Defence, Health , Politics etc and writes on trending topics. With a keen eye for investigative and human-interest stories. She has honed her craft across diverse beats including aviation, health, incidents etc. Sweety delivers impactful journalism that informs and engages audiences. Sweety Kumari is a graduate of Calcutta University with an Honors degree in Journalism from Jaipuria College and a PG in Mass Communication from Jadavpur University. Originally from Bihar, she is brought up in Kolkata and completed her education from Kendriya Vidyalaya SaltLake. Multilingual, Sweety is fluent in English, Hindi, Bengali, and Maithili. She started her career as an Entertainment and lifestyle journalist with a newsportal in Kolkata. She is working with The Indian Express for 8 years now. ... Read More
News18
7 hours ago
- News18
Nine Killed In Head-On Collision Between Car And Truck In West Bengal's Purulia
Last Updated: Nine people died in a head-on collision between a Bolero SUV and a truck on National Highway 18 in Purulia, West Bengal. The victims were returning from a wedding. Nine people were killed in a head-on collision between a car and a truck on National Highway 18 in West Bengal's Purulia district on Friday morning, police said. According to an officer, the accident took place around 6.30 am near Namshol village under the Balarampur police station limits. 'The head-on collision occurred between a Bolero SUV and a truck on the highway, resulting in the deaths of all nine occupants of the four-wheeler," Balarampur Police Station in-charge Soumyadeep Mallick told PTI. According to police sources, the victims were returning from a wedding ceremony. They were travelling from Adabana village under the Barabazar police station jurisdiction in Purulia to Tilaitand in the Nimdih police station area of neighbouring Jharkhand, when the accident occurred. The impact of the collision was so severe that the SUV was mangled. Locals and emergency responders rushed to the spot and took the victims to a nearby primary health centre, where doctors declared all of them dead, the police said. Preliminary investigations suggest overspeeding and possible negligence as contributing factors to the accident, he said. A case has been registered and further investigation is underway, the police added. First Published: June 20, 2025, 12:30 IST
United News of India
11 hours ago
- United News of India
Nine killed in a head-on-collision between a truck, small vehicle in Purulia
Kolkata, June 20 (UNI) At least nine people were killed in a head-on-collision between a heavily loaded truck and a small vehicle in West Bengal's Purulia district bordering Jharkhand on Friday morning, officials said. Police said the victims, who were returning in a Bolero from a wedding party, were from the neighbouring Jharkhand's Nimdi area. The accident occurred in the early morning at Namsole on the Purulia-Jamshedpur National Highway when the victims were returning home from a wedding party. The victims were yet to be identified. Police said all the occupants of the small car were presumed dead after being involved in the head-on collision with the 18-wheel truck, which also turned turtle. The bodies were sent for postmortem. UNI PC PRS
India Today
11 hours ago
- India Today
9 killed as car crashes into truck in West Bengal's Purulia
Nine people lost their lives in a horrific road accident in West Bengal's Purulia district on Friday. The accident took place on National Highway 18 near Namshol in the Balarampur police station area while the victims were returning from a wedding Bolero collided head-on with a speeding truck in Namshol. The victims were travelling in a Bolero vehicle from Adabana village in Purulia's Barabazar police station area to Tilaitand in the Nimdih police station area of vehicle was severely damaged and all the injured were rushed to the local primary health centre. However, doctors declared all the passengers dead on arrival. Police have seized the trailer and begun an investigation into the incident. IN THIS STORY#West Bengal
India Today
2 days ago
- Automotive
- India Today
2025 Mahindra Bolero: Mahindra's Independence Day gift to the nation
The Bolero has been a cornerstone for Mahindra since its launch in 2000, earning a reputation as a rugged and versatile SUV and selling in good numbers every month. Its significance extends beyond its role as a vehicle, deeply intertwining with India's socio-economic fabric, particularly in semi-urban and rural areas. The Indian SUV maker is gearing up to unveil a significantly updated version of the Bolero, with a major facelift for the Bolero Neo slated for a grand debut on August 15, 2025, during Mahindra's annual Independence Day event. Recent spy shots have revealed a near-production-ready test mule, showcasing a refreshed design and it will likely be underpinned by a new platform. Photo courtesy: Motorwagon advertisementA refreshed design with premium appealThe 2025 Bolero Neo facelift introduces a completely new body shell while retaining its ladder-frame chassis. Unlike typical facelifts, this update features entirely new body panels, giving the SUV a distinct, upmarket appearance. The front fascia sports a vertical-slat grille paired with the Mahindra logo and circular LED headlamps, reminiscent of the Thar Roxx. An upright nose, rugged bumper, and LED fog lamps further enhance its bold profile, the Bolero Neo facelift boasts short overhangs, squared-out wheel arches, and a straightened window line that aligns seamlessly with the flat bonnet and rear windshield, evoking a mini Land Rover Defender 110 aesthetic. Flush-fitting door handles, similar to those on the XUV700, and new alloy wheels add a premium touch. The rear retains the side-hinged tailgate with a mounted spare wheel, complemented by vertically stacked LED tail lamps and a pronounced shoulder line, enhancing its muscular upgrades and premium featuresadvertisement While interior images remain elusive, it is expected that the interiors of the new Bolero will get a significant overhaul. The 2025 Bolero Neo is expected to feature a new dashboard, a bigger touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and it is likely to get a panoramic sunroof—a first for the Bolero lineup. The instrument cluster will likely include a semi-digital setup with a large colour TFT terms of safety, with the facelifted Bolero Neo, the sub-4 metre SUV is expected to come equipped with six airbags as standard. These updates position the Bolero Neo as a more premium offering compared to its utilitarian and platform Photo courtesy: Motorwagon The current Bolero Neo is powered by a 1.5-litre, three-cylinder diesel engine delivering 100hp and 260Nm of torque, paired exclusively with a manual gearbox. The 2025 facelift is likely to retain this engine but may introduce an automatic gearbox option, broadening its appeal. Spy reports also hint at the possibility of a petrol engine, though details remain speculation that the updated Bolero could be based on Mahindra's new NFA (New Flexible Architecture) platform, designed to offer improved flexibility and performance. Technical specifications are still under wraps, Mahindra will likely continue to retail the current Bolero alongside this facelifted model, catering to different market 2025 Bolero Neo facelift appears to be strategically positioned in the sub-4m SUV segment, leveraging tax benefits for competitive pricing. Its trimmed bumpers and compact dimensions align with this strategy, similar to the current Bolero and Bolero Neo (formerly TUV300). However, the addition of premium features and a more sophisticated design suggests Mahindra is aiming to elevate the Bolero's market positioning, appealing to both urban buyers and its traditional semi-urban and rural customer and launch timelineMahindra will showcase its new NFA (New Flexible Architecture) platform on August 15, 2025, during its Independence Day event. However, it is yet to be revealed if the Bolero will be unveiled on August 15 or not. Stay tuned for more to Auto Today Magazine
