Biker killed after truck rams motorcycle at Agrasen Chowk in Deori

A speeding truck rammed a motorcycle at Agrasen Chowk on National Highway 53 in Deori town, killing the rider on the spot. The deceased has been identified as Shivlal Fafanwade (48), a resident of Dawkitola in Deori tehsil.

Fafanwade was reportedly riding from Deori towards his village when the truck, travelling from Nagpur towards Raipur, collided with his motorcycle at the chowk. The impact was so severe that the motorcycle went under the truck's wheel and was completely crushed.

A large crowd gathered at the spot after the accident, and traffic on the highway was affected for some time. The motorcycle's registration number is MH 35 M 4562 and the truck's is MH 14 JU 2777.

Fafanwade was the mainstay of his family. He is survived by his wife, two daughters and a son. His death has plunged the family into crisis, as he was the one who looked after the household. The accident happened on Bhaubeej, and relatives and villagers are deeply shocked. The area is in mourning.

The accident has once again raised the question of road safety on the national highway. Residents have expressed concern over the heavy traffic at the chowk, fast-moving heavy vehicles and the measures needed to prevent accidents. They have demanded that the administration take firm steps at once to prevent accidents on the highway.