Bally Municipality employee Jayanta Sarkhel was critically injured after being hit by a speeding car while crossing the road on his way to the bank from his office. The incident, captured on CCTV, shows Sarkhel stepping onto the road when the vehicle approached at high speed. Despite the driver applying brakes, the car could not stop in time, resulting in a severe collision. The impact threw Sarkhel onto the road, leaving him with serious head injuries.
Local residents immediately rushed Sarkhel to Howrah Hospital, where he is undergoing treatment in critical condition. Medical authorities have confirmed that he sustained severe head trauma, and his condition is being closely monitored. Eyewitnesses stated that the accident happened suddenly, with little time for Sarkhel or the driver to react. The CCTV footage is being reviewed to determine the exact sequence of events and whether any traffic violations were involved.
Police have launched an investigation into the incident and are working to identify the driver and the vehicle involved. Officials are also assessing whether speed limits and road safety measures were followed at the accident site. Bally Municipality employees have raised concerns about pedestrian safety in the area, emphasizing the need for stricter traffic regulations to prevent similar accidents.