Fri, 20 September 2024 03:10:58am
In a devastating accident on a West Bengal highway, six people lost their lives when their SUV collided with a truck. The late-night tragedy has left a community in shock and grief, raising concerns about road safety on the state's bustling highways.
In the early hours of Sunday, a tragic accident claimed the lives of six people in West Bengal's Malda district. The incident occurred near Gour railway station, along National Highway 12, when an SUV carrying seven passengers rammed into a stationary truck.
According to police reports, the SUV was traveling from Kaliachak to Malda town when the accident happened around midnight on Saturday. The impact of the collision was so severe that five of the passengers died instantly, leaving the scene of the crash in utter devastation. The sixth victim succumbed to injuries after being rushed to a nearby hospital, adding to the death toll. The seventh passenger, who was also injured in the crash, is currently receiving treatment and remains in a critical condition.
The circumstances leading to the crash are still under investigation, but initial reports suggest that the SUV may have been speeding when it collided with the truck. Authorities are examining the scene to determine the exact cause of the accident and whether any mechanical failure or human error was involved.
The news of the accident has sent shockwaves through the local community, with many expressing their grief and concerns over the safety of travelers on National Highway 12. This stretch of road has been notorious for accidents, and this latest tragedy underscores the urgent need for improved road safety measures and stricter enforcement of traffic regulations.
As the families of the victims mourn their sudden and tragic loss, the local administration has promised to take necessary actions to prevent such incidents in the future. The incident has once again highlighted the risks that come with nighttime travel on highways, especially when combined with speeding or other unsafe driving practices.