Pillion rider of two-wheeler taxi dies in accident near Coimbatore

A 50-year-old man died after a truck struck the bike taxi he was riding in Coimbatore. The police have registered a case against the truck driver while the bike taxi rider sustained injuries.
Why it matters
This incident highlights safety concerns regarding the rapid growth of app-based bike taxi services in urban traffic environments.
The pillion rider of a two-wheeler taxi died after being knocked down by a truck at Chinthamanipudur junction late on Thursday.
The report is a factual summary of a local traffic accident and police response.
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