Leopard Dies in Road Accident on National Highway 76 in Prayagraj
Leopard killed after being hit by speeding truck in Prayagraj
Hindustan Times
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A male leopard was killed after being struck by a speeding truck on National Highway 76 in the Manda area of Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. The incident occurred late Wednesday night as the leopard attempted to cross the road, prompting local authorities to investigate and advise caution in forested areas.
- 01A male leopard was killed in a road accident in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
- 02The incident occurred on National Highway 76 near Dighiya Bazaar.
- 03Local authorities responded quickly, securing the area and notifying the forest department.
- 04The leopard's body was taken for a postmortem examination.
- 05Residents expressed relief over the leopard's death due to safety concerns.
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A male leopard was tragically killed late Wednesday night after being struck by a speeding truck on National Highway 76 in the Manda area of Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. The incident occurred around 12:40 am when the leopard, attempting to cross the road from a nearby railway track, was hit by a truck traveling toward Mirzapur. The collision was fatal, and the leopard died instantly. Local police and the Police Response Vehicle team quickly arrived at the scene, securing the area and notifying the forest department. A team from the Meja forest range, including forest inspector Ashutosh Singh, took custody of the leopard's body for a postmortem examination, which was conducted the following morning. The incident raised concerns among local residents, many of whom gathered at the scene. While the presence of the leopard drew significant interest, locals expressed relief over its death, citing safety concerns due to the proximity of a school and the regular movement of children and commuters in the area.
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The death of the leopard raises safety concerns for local residents, especially regarding the risk of wildlife encounters near populated areas.
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