A 18-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped and thrown out of a moving vehicle in West Bengal's North Dinajpur district, police said Monday.

"The victim was found lying unconscious and injured beside National Highway 31 under Chakulia Police Station last Thursday. Following a statement by her, we have registered a case of gang-rape against unknown persons," Sub-Divisional Police Officer (Islampur) Subimal Pal told IANS.