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A devastating road accident unfolded during Durga Puja celebrations in Jalpaiguri, Bengal. A speeding SUV crashed into a shop, killing three people and injuring seven others near Asian Highway 4. The incident occurred on Thursday evening while people were queuing to visit a puja mandap. Local police have registered a case and launched a search for the absconding driver.

Key Points: Bengal Durga Puja Tragedy Car Kills 3 in Jalpaiguri

  • Accident occurred during Dashami evening near Asian Highway 4
  • Speeding SUV rammed into shop during Durga Puja celebrations
  • Driver fled the scene after causing fatal crash
  • Local people initially helped rescue injured victims
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Bengal: Speeding car kills three, injures seven others in Jalpaiguri

Speeding SUV crashes into shop during Durga Puja celebrations, killing three and injuring seven in Jalpaiguri district, driver absconding

"Three people died. About seven people were injured. - Jalpaiguri Police Officer"

Kolkata, Oct 2

A tragic road accident occurred on the evening of Dashami as a car entered a shop amidst the crowd, killing three people and injuring seven others when the reckless car hit them, who had come out to visit Durga Puja.

The incident took place on Thursday evening in the area adjacent to bridge number two on Asian Highway 4 from Dhupguri to Mainaguri in Jalpaiguri district.

Police officers rushed to the spot after receiving the news of the accident. The initial assumption of the police is that this incident could have happened due to loss of control of the car.

An official said that the police have started an investigation, adding that the driver of the car is absconding and a search has been started to arrest him. The incident has spread panic in the area.

According to the police, people were out to visit puja mandaps and while engaging in the idol immersion. An SUV came at a very high speed and drove straight into a shop on the side of the road. However, several people were standing on the side of the road in a queue to visit a puja mandap, and were completely thrown on the other side due to the impact of the killer car.

After causing the accident, the driver fled the scene. Local people initially took up the rescue work and sent the injured to nearby hospitals.

A senior officer of Jalpaiguri district police said that a speeding car rammed into a shop, adding that several people who were standing there were hit.

"Three people died. About seven people were injured. They are at present being treated at a hospital. We have registered a case against the driver of the car. He is absconding. A search is on to catch him," he said.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Why do people drive so recklessly during festivals? The roads are crowded with families, children, elderly people. This could have been prevented if the driver was more responsible. 😡
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David E
As someone who has visited Jalpaiguri during Puja season, I can say the roads get extremely congested. While the driver is primarily at fault, maybe authorities should implement better traffic management during major festivals?
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Ananya R
Shocking news! Dashami is supposed to be a day of celebration and here we have families destroyed forever. The police must catch this driver quickly and ensure justice is served.
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Siddharth J
This is why we need stricter driving tests and regular vehicle checks in India. Too many people get licenses without proper training and drive like maniacs. Innocent lives are being lost due to this negligence.
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Kavya N
My cousin lives in Dhupguri and said the entire area is in shock. People were just standing in queue for darshan and this happened. The driver running away shows his cowardice. Hope the injured recover soon 🙏

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