10 dead, 35 injured as Bihar-bound bus rams into truck in West Bengal's Burdwan

TOI City Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Aug 15, 2025, 12:37 IST

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A tragic accident in West Bengal's Burdwan district claimed the lives of at least 10 people and left 35 injured. A passenger bus collided with a stationary truck on National Highway 19 near Nala Ferry Ghat around 7 am on Friday. Rescue teams promptly responded, transporting the injured to nearby hospitals.

10 dead, 35 injured as Bihar-bound bus rams into truck in West Bengal's Burdwan

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NEW DELHI: At least 10 people have died and 35 others were injured after a Bihar bound bus crashed into a stationary truck in West Bengal's Burdwan district on Friday morning. The accident occurred at around 7am at Nala Ferry Ghat on National Highway 19.The pilgrims, who belonged to Motihari in Bihar's East Champaran district, were returning home after visiting Gangasagar in South 24 Parganas district when the accident happened.

Among the deceased were eight men and two women.The injured persons, including six children, were admitted to the Burdwan Medical College and Hospital, officials said."There were 45 people on the luxury bus. Efforts are being made to contact their families," an official said.According to reports, the truck was parked on the side of the road when the bus collided with it. Rescue teams rushed the injured to nearby hospitals.Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances leading to the crash.

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