**Motorcyclist Dies in Collision with Police Pilot Car in Kolkata**
A tragic accident in Kolkata on Tuesday resulted in the death of a motorcyclist following a head-on collision with a police pilot car escorting Trinamool Congress MLA Saokat Molla. The incident occurred around 11 am on the Basanti Highway, near Science City, as the pilot vehicle was transporting the MLA from Canning Purba in South 24 Parganas to the West Bengal Assembly.
The motorcyclist, identified as Mohammed Tajuddin, suffered critical injuries and was immediately taken to SSKM Trauma Care Centre, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Eyewitness accounts suggest that the collision was severe, leaving the motorcycle mangled and the front of the pilot car crushed. The impact also caused the pilot vehicle to veer off course and crash into an electric pole.
The driver of the pilot car sustained injuries and is currently receiving treatment at a hospital in Bhangar. MLA Saokat Molla, who was not in the pilot vehicle but was following in another car, expressed his condolences and speculated that the accident may have been caused by brake failure in the pilot car.
In response to the incident, the Kolkata Traffic Police’s Fatal Squad, in collaboration with the Leather Complex Police Station, has initiated an investigation. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage from the area to determine the precise sequence of events leading up to the collision.
As the investigation unfolds, this tragic event raises concerns about road safety and the protocols surrounding the movement of official convoys.
**FAQ**
**What caused the collision involving the police pilot car in Kolkata?**
The collision is suspected to have been caused by brake failure in the police pilot car escorting MLA Saokat Molla, leading to a head-on crash with a motorcycle.
