Mumbai Biker Riddhi Thakkar Dies In Hit-And-Run During Chhattisgarh Trip
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A 24-year-old Mumbai woman died after her motorcycle was allegedly hit by an unidentified heavy vehicle in Chhattisgarh's Balod district early Wednesday. The woman was travelling with a group of around 20 bikers on a trip from Raipur to the Bastar region.
The deceased was identified as Riddhi Divyesh Thakkar, a resident of Borivali West in Mumbai.
Accident At Markatola Ghat
The accident occurred at around 6 am near Markatola Ghat. According to Balod Superintendent of Police Kiran Chavan, Riddhi's motorcycle was struck by a heavy vehicle whose driver allegedly fled the spot without stopping.
Police have launched efforts to identify the vehicle and trace its driver.
Riddhi sustained serious injuries to her legs in the collision. Her fellow bikers contacted an emergency helpline, following which she was taken by ambulance to the Charama Community Health Centre in Kanker district.
Chhattisgarh Road Safety Under Scrutiny
The accident comes amid concerns over road safety in Chhattisgarh. The Chhattisgarh High Court recently described the state's road accident situation as “alarming” and sought an affidavit from the government outlining measures being taken to reduce accidents and address identified accident-prone spots.
According to statistics cited in the court proceedings, 21 people die every day in road accidents in Chhattisgarh, highlighting the severity of the state's road safety challenge.
