Bardhaman (WB), Nov 5 (PTI) At least 16 passengers were injured after a crowded bus overturned in Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal on Thursday, police said.
The accident near Gopalpur More caused a huge traffic congestion on the busy Burdwan-Arambagh state highway.
The accident took place around 9 am when the bus, travelling from Arambagh, reportedly lost control while approaching Gopalpur More in Raina area, he said.
"Initial investigation revealed that the bus was moving at high speed. The bus was packed with passengers at the time of the accident," a police officer said.
"Sixteen passengers were injured and were taken to Bardhaman Medical College and Hospital, where they are undergoing treatment," he said, adding that locals rushed to the spot and joined the rescue efforts.
The bus driver, the officer said, attributed the accident to a sudden mechanical failure.
"The overturned bus blocked a significant portion of the road, resulting in a major traffic snarl on the busy stretch," he said.
"We are looking into the circumstances that led to the accident. The exact cause will be established after a thorough investigation," the officer added.
