A neutron star can collapse into a black hole if it accumulates enough mass from a companion star, exceeding the Tolman–Oppenheimer–Volkoff limit. This collapse may lead to the production of gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), although the exact origins of GRBs remain largely unexplained. Neutron stars typically expel most of the accreted matter due to their strong magnetic fields, which can create pulsars when aligned with our line of sight. In binary neutron star mergers, short gamma-ray bursts are likely produced, supporting the idea that black hole formation is a probable outcome. Neutron star material cannot escape as a solid entity; if it were to attempt to leave the gravitational influence, it would decompress and explode.