3 Killed, Several Injured in Late-Night Accident on Jorethang–Siliguri Road.

3 Killed, Several Injured in Late-Night Accident on Jorethang–Siliguri Road.

A tragic road accident claimed three lives on Saturday night when a shared traveller (SK 04 J 1248) operating on the Jorethang–Siliguri route crashed into a stationary truck at around 11 p.m. The vehicle was returning from Siliguri with 11 passengers who had attended a wedding ceremony.

Initial reports indicate that 3 passengers died instantly due to the impact, while the remaining occupants, including the driver, suffered minor injuries and were provided medical attention.

The collision occurred after the traveller rammed into a parked truck (WB 73 G 6458) positioned along the left side of the roadway. The force of the crash caused significant damage to the vehicle.

The victims who lost their lives in the incident have been identified as:

1. Brij Mohan Prasad (Sisney)
2. Arjun Kumar Gupta (Sisney)
3. Raj Gupta (Sisney)

Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.