Six people, including an 18-month-old boy, were killed and 27 others injured after a government bus collided with a parked truck on the highway in West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri district on Sunday, police said.
“The deceased have been identified as Bamba Saha, Jamuna Roy, Sajal Sarkar, Suvankar Sil, Shyamal Chandra Barman and 18-month-old Bibek Saha,” Jalpaiguri Additional Superintendent of Police MP Shrinivas said.
He added, “Eight people are still in critical condition. All the dead and wounded were riding the bus. The driver was arrested.”
All the injured passengers were shifted to Jalpaiguri Medical College and Hospital (JMCH) and Mainaguri Government Hospital. Doctors declared two passengers dead upon arrival.
The North Bengal State Transport Corporation bus, which was traveling from Siliguri to Cooch Behar, collided with a parked truck from behind at Oladabri, about 8 km from Mainaguri, police said.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee expressed his condolences on X’s death.
“I am deeply saddened by the tragic road accident in Mainaguri that has claimed the lives of many precious people and left many others injured. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families during this difficult time. Prayers for the speedy recovery of all those injured. May strength and support reach every family affected by this tragedy,” Banerjee wrote.
