18 killed in highway accident in West Bengal

 

The incident occurred when a automobile carrying a gaggle of individuals taking a physique for ultimate rites collided with a parked truck in Nadia district.

At least 18 folks, together with six ladies and a baby, had been killed in a highway accident in West Bengal’s Nadia district within the early hours of November 28. The accident occurred at Hanskhali when a automobile carrying a gaggle of individuals taking a physique for ultimate rites to a crematorium collided with a parked truck. The deceased had been recognized as residents of Bagda in North 24 Parganas and had been on the best way to a crematorium in Nabadwip. Five injured individuals had been taken to a State-run hospital. Locals claimed that the accident occurred due to dense fog.

“Deeply pained at reported death of 18 people and five others injured in Nadia District after the vehicle they were travelling in collided with a truck parked on the side of road. Expect all efforts @MamataOfficial to the family of deceased and injured. Need to promote Road Safety,” Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar mentioned on social media.

The West Bengal Government had launched a “Save Drive, Safe Drive” marketing campaign for selling highway security within the State in 2016.