At least ten people, including two women and eight men, lost their lives and 25 others were injured after a bus accident in East Burdwan, West Bengal, on Friday, officials confirmed.
Taposh Ghosh, Superintendent of Bardhaman Medical College, said the injured were rushed to the hospital immediately. “Ten people, including two women and eight men, were brought dead, and 25 injured persons have been admitted for medical treatment. Out of them, five have sustained serious injuries,” he told ANI.
The victims were reportedly returning from Ganga Sagar when their bus met with the accident. Authorities are investigating the cause, while medical teams continue to provide treatment to the injured.
Further details are awaited.