West Bengal: 18 killed, 5 injured in truck accident

- According to preliminary estimates, the accident was caused by thick fog and high speed

New delhi date. Sunday, November 28, 2021

At least 18 people have been killed in a tragic road accident in West Bengal. Five people were seriously injured in the accident and were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Police are currently investigating the cause of the accident.

It is learned that the accident took place on Saturday night. The accident took place in Hanskhali area of ​​Nadia. The accident happened at a time when more than 20 people were on their way to Navadwip Cemetery in a matador from Baghda in North 24 Parganas.

A matador collided with a truck parked on the side of the road in Phulwadi area of ​​Hanskhali Thana area. The tragedy was so horrific that 18 people died on the spot while 5 others were seriously injured.

According to preliminary estimates, the accident was caused by thick fog and high speed, police said. However, the police have started an investigation to find out the exact cause of the accident. The injured have been admitted to a local hospital and are undergoing treatment.