Accidental passenger bus at the spot
– Photo: Amar Ujala
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On Monday, a bus full of passengers went out of control and overturned in a pit in Katihar, Bihar. Two female passengers died in this accident, while about 18 people were injured. On receiving the information, police reached the spot and sent both the bodies to Sadar Hospital for post-mortem. Also, the police has started investigating the matter.
According to the information, this accident occurred in Kursela police station area of the district. Where a bus full of passengers lost control and overturned near Kosi Bridge Kabir Math on National Highway 31. The injured were immediately admitted to Kursela and Sameli Community Health Center with the help of local villagers and police. Where the condition of three-four passengers is said to be critical. The deceased include Sandhya Rakesh, a resident of New Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, and Jitni Toppo, a resident of Darjeeling.
Katihar Sadar SDPO Shivshankar Kumar said that the police took further action and sent the bodies to Sadar Hospital for post-mortem. After that investigation into the matter has been started.