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Jun 19, 2025
Tragic collision: Lorry strikes bus in Bengal
A serious road accident in Howrah, West Bengal, early Thursday morning left three people dead and at least 26 others hurt.
Around 7:30am a lorry crashed into a passenger bus crossing National Highway 16 on its way from Bagnan to Shyambazar in north Kolkata.
TL;DR
Lorry ran red light during heavy rain
The lorry reportedly ran a red light during heavy rain, leading to the collision.
Emergency teams took 29 injured passengers to hospital; sadly, three later died.
Local leaders visited the scene as authorities launched an investigation.