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5 dead and 20 injured as bus falls into a canal in West Bengal

The Kolkata-bound bus fell into the Dakatia Khal near Gojarmore at around 9 am, injuring 15 people who have been rushed to the Haripal Hospital.

 

Hooghly (WB) | At least 5 died and 20 people were injured when a bus fell into a canal at Haripal in Hooghly district on Tuesday, the police said.

The Kolkata-bound vehicle fell into the Dakatia Khal near Gojarmore at around 9 am, injuring 15 people, SP Sukesh Jain told PTI.

Locals and policemen were involved in rescue operations. The injured passengers have been rushed to the Haripal Hospital.

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