14 killed in road accident in Dhupguri in West Bengal
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Passengers travelling in a number of automobiles have been caught in the accident when a truck coming in the wrong way collided head-on with a multi objective car.
Fourteen individuals, together with six of a single household, have been killed in a road accident at Dhupguri in West Bengal Jalpaiguri district.
The accident occurred late on Tuesday when the visibility was low on account of dense fog. Passengers travelling in a number of automobiles have been caught in the accident when a truck coming in the wrong way collided head-on with a multi objective car. A mini van and a automotive additionally suffered main harm after being hit by the truck carrying stones.
The deceased included 4 youngsters and 6 girls. Most of them have been on the best way to attend a marriage when the incident occurred close to Jaldhaka Bridge on the National Highway 31 . About 10 individuals who sustained accidents have been admitted to the Jalpaiguri Super Speciality Hospital.
The passengers in the automobiles have been additionally hit by boulders that rolled off the truck.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed anguish over the accident and prayed for fast restoration of these injured.
“From the PMNRF, Ex-gratia of ₹ 2 lakh each would be given to the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to the accident in West Bengal. ₹50,000 each would be given to those injured,” a tweet by the Prime Minister’s Office stated.
“Saddened at the loss of lives because of a bus accident in Dhupguri. Condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for a speedy recovery of those injured,” the Chief Minister stated on social media.
