Rajganj, 14th November: In a tragic incident on Thursday at Fatapukur along the Siliguri-Jalpaiguri National Highway, several passengers were injured in a collision between a bus and a container truck. Police and local residents quickly assisted in transporting the injured to Rajganj Rural Hospital for medical treatment.
According to local sources, the bus, carrying passengers from Siliguri to Kalchini, collided with the rear of a container truck that was halted at a traffic signal in Fatapukur More. The impact caused significant damage to the front part of the bus.
In total, 23 passengers, including the driver, sustained injuries. Traffic OC Bappa Saha and DSP Traffic Arindam Pal Chakraborty arrived at the scene shortly after receiving news of the incident.
Reports indicate that passengers with minor injuries were discharged after receiving first aid, while those more seriously injured were transferred to North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH) for further treatment. Meanwhile, Rajganj police have begun an investigation into the accident.