Six killed, 27 injured as govt bus hits truck in West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri: Police
Six individuals, together with an 18-month-old boy, had been killed and 27 others injured after a authorities bus rammed right into a stationary truck on a freeway in West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri district on Sunday, police stated.
“The deceased had been recognized as Pampa Saha, Jamuna Roy, Sajal Sarkar, Suvankar Sil, Shyamal Chandra Barman and 18-month-old Bibek Saha,” Further Superintendent of Police, Jalpaiguri (HQ), Shrinivas MP stated.
“Eight individuals are nonetheless in vital situation. All of the lifeless and injured had been travelling on the bus. The motive force has been detained,” he added.
All injured passengers had been taken to the Jalpaiguri Medical School and Hospital (JMCH) and the Maynaguri Authorities Hospital. Medical doctors declared two passengers lifeless on arrival.
The North Bengal State Transport Company bus, travelling from Siliguri to Cooch Behar, hit a parked truck from behind at Ulladabri, round 8 km from Maynaguri, police stated.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) nationwide common secretary Abhishek Banerjee expressed his condolences on X.
“Deeply saddened by the tragic street accident in Maynaguri which has claimed a number of treasured lives and left many others injured. Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved households throughout this tough time. Prayers for the speedy restoration of all these injured. Could energy and assist attain each household affected by this tragedy,” Banerjee wrote.
