5 killed, several injured as bus plunges into Teesta River on Bengal-Sikkim border
Siliguri: Five people were killed and several others were injured when a bus traveling along the Bengal-Sikkim border fell into Teesta River on Friday afternoon, media reports said.
The private bus, carrying 15 passengers from Siliguri to Gangtok, veered off the road and plunged into the river, reported India Today.
The accident occurred around 3:50 pm as the bus was en route to Gangtok in Sikkim.
Preliminary reports suggest that a brake failure may have led to the tragedy.
Three passengers died on the spot, while two others, critically injured, succumbed to their injuries while being transported to Rangpo Hospital.
Rest of the injured individuals have been admitted to hospitals in Rangpo and Singtam, where they are undergoing treatment.
Police, local residents, and rescue teams responded quickly to the mishap.
A JCB machine stationed near National Highway 10 for roadwork was deployed in the rescue operation. Administration is continuing to investigate the exact cause of the accident.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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