India, April 26 -- A 47-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a road accident involving a water tanker in the Market Yard area on the Gangadham-Bibwewadi Road on Saturday morning.

The incident took place near the Kalyan Bhel shop at around 10:30am.

The deceased has been identified as Anil Sitaram Alat of Bhimale Complex in Market Yard. He was involved in the hotel business.

According to the police, Alat was riding his two-wheeler when a speeding water tanker rammed into him from the left side. He sustained severe injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

The tanker driver, Nilesh Lakshman Pote, 36, of Upper Depot area, has been taken into custody by the Market Yard police. The tanker owner, Bhagwat R...