Siliguri, 11th December: Four members of a family were seriously injured when their four-wheeler lost control and hit a road divider on Tuesday. The accident occurred near Loknath Mandir Bazar along Siliguri’s Eastern Bypass.
The vehicle was reportedly travelling from Ashighar More to Gora More via the Eastern Bypass when it lost control and crossed over the road divider. Among the injured were a woman and a child.
Following the incident, the Bhakti Nagar Traffic Police and Ashighar Outpost Police were immediately informed. They arrived at the scene, rescued the injured, and transported them to Siliguri District Hospital for treatment.
Local residents have raised concerns over frequent accidents on the Eastern Bypass, attributing them to a lack of adequate traffic lights. They reported that several lives have already been lost due to similar incidents and have urged the administration to take immediate action. Police are currently investigating the matter.