MAYNAGURI, West Bengal, June 21 (ANI): At least four people were killed and 29 others injured Sunday after a bus collided with a truck on National Highway 27 in the Maynaguri area of West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri district.
Speaking to ANI, BJP MP Jayanta Kumar Roy said 32 people involved in the accident were taken to a nearby hospital, where four later succumbed to their injuries.
“Today an accident occurred in Jalpaiguri. Thirty-two people involved in the accident were brought to this hospital; out of them, four individuals have died,” Roy said.
According to Roy, 17 women and 15 men were admitted to the hospital following the crash. Some of the injured are being transferred to other medical facilities for specialized treatment.
Police have launched an investigation into the incident, while senior officials, including the Deputy Inspector General (DIG), have visited the accident site.
Roy said, “Some patients are being transferred to other hospitals. Seventeen women and 15 men were brought here. The investigation is ongoing. The DIG is visiting the accident site. The Chief Minister has directed that every possible help be provided to the injured.”
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari expressed grief over the accident on NH-27, offered condolences to the families of the victims, and wished a speedy recovery to those injured.
“Deeply saddened by the tragic road accident at Ulladabri Jorabadh on NH-27 in Maynaguri today, wherein a truck slammed into a bus carrying ill-fated passengers. My heart goes out to the families who have lost their loved ones in this horrific incident. I offer my deepest condolences to the bereaved families and pray for the speedy recovery of all the injured passengers,” Adhikari said.
The chief minister said local authorities were conducting rescue and relief operations at the scene.
“The Jalpaiguri District Administration and Police are already on the ground and are actively carrying out rescue and relief efforts. I have also asked the North Bengal Development Minister, Shri Nisith Pramanik, and the Minister of State for Transport, Shri Anandamay Barman, to coordinate with the district administration and personally supervise the entire rescue and relief operation and ensure that the injured receive proper treatment at the earliest,” he said.
To support the affected families, Adhikari announced compensation of Rs. 5 lakh for the next of kin of those killed, Rs. 1 lakh for those seriously injured, and Rs. 50,000 for those who sustained minor injuries.
“To assist the affected families during this incredibly difficult time, the State Government will provide the following compensation: Rs. 5 lakh to the next of kin of those who lost their lives, Rs. 1 lakh for those grievously injured, and Rs. 50,000 for those who suffered minor injuries. Furthermore, the entire cost of treatment for the injured will be fully borne by the State Government at government medical facilities. We stand firmly with the affected families in this hour of profound grief and will ensure they receive all possible support,” he said.
According to officials, the accident occurred when a North Bengal State Transport Corporation (NBSTC) bus traveling from Siliguri to Cooch Behar crashed into the rear of a stationary trailer.
The impact was so severe that the rear portion of the trailer penetrated the bus, trapping several passengers inside.
Further details are awaited. (ANI)
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