Behrampore (West Bengal) [India], July 17 (ANI): Three students lost their lives, and several others were injured on Friday morning after a train collided with their school van at the Karnasubarna railway crossing in Murshidabad’s Berhampore.
The van was crossing the tracks around 7:00 AM when the train struck the vehicle with significant force.
Injured school students are currently undergoing treatment in a local hospital.
According to local sources, the students were on their way to school in a van at around 7:00 AM. At that time, the railway crossing in the Karnasubarna area was open. As the van moved onto the tracks, a train arrived and rammed into the vehicle with great force.
The impact caused the school van to spin around. Three students died on the spot. The injured children were rescued and immediately admitted to Murshidabad Medical College and Hospital.
Hospital sources indicate that the condition of several children is critical; consequently, there are fears that the death toll could rise. A pall of gloom and deep tension has descended upon the area following the accident.
Meanwhile, Union Minister and BJP West Bengal President Sukanta Majumder expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in the school van-train collision that occurred in Berhampore, Murshidabad. Calling for accountability, the Minister emphasised the need for a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances that led to the fatal accident at the railway level crossing.
“Any loss of life is tragic, but the death of children is even more heartbreaking. A thorough inquiry is necessary, and I believe the Railways will conduct a separate investigation,” he said. (ANI)
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