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Rickshaw driver killed as car rams vehicle on NH66 at Cuncolim

Rickshaw driver killed as car rams vehicle on NH66 at Cuncolim
The ill-fated car that rammed against the stationary rickshaw resulting in the death of the driver on the NH66 at Cuncolim/Sarzora. Captured by : Santosh Mirajkar

MARGAO

A 51-year old rickshaw driver was killed in a tragic accident on the NH 66 at  Cuncolim-Sarzora stretch on Wednesday evening after a speeding car rammed against him  and his parked carrier.

The two occupants of the ill-fated car are admitted to the South Goa district hospital for treatment of injuries.

Cuncolim police informed that the rickshaw driver Suresh Chipan had parked his vehicle at the spot since the vehicle was engaged for painting the road signages. 

Cuncolim police station in-charge, PI Diogo Gracias informed the speeding car rammed against the rickshaw and the driver  before the ill-fated car landed in the low lying field.  The rickshaw driver was declared brought dead at the South Goa district hospital.

PI Gracias said the two occupants of the car, Carlito Afonso and Galad, father-son duo are convalescing at the South district hospital.


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