NewzVille Desk
In West Bengal, the death toll has risen to six after two more injured persons succumbed to their injuries. The accident occured at Jaldabari in Jalpaiguri district on National Highway-27.
Two women and a child are among those killed. Twenty-five injured passengers are undergoing treatment at Jalpaiguri Medical College and Hospital.
According to eyewitnesses, a North Bengal State Transport Corporation bus carrying around 32 passengers rammed into a stationary truck from behind yesterday. Police, district administration officials and local residents immediately launched rescue and relief operations.
Minister of State for Transport Anandamoy Barman visited the accident site and the hospital, assuring all possible medical assistance to the injured and ex gratia support to the families of the deceased. Tourism Minister Dr Shankar Ghosh also met the injured.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and the two ministers have expressed grief over the loss of lives and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
