29 Jun 2024 · Siliguri Times
Rajganj, June 29: A lorry carrying coal from Rajasthan to Bhutan overturned late Friday night on the Siliguri-Jalpaiguri National Highway (NH) at the Jotiakali intersection. The accident occurred around 11 p.m. due to the poor condition of the road.
Reportedly, the driver, who was injured in the incident, was rescued and transported to a private hospital in Fulbari. Local authorities, including the New Jalpaiguri police, arrived at the scene after receiving reports of the accident.
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Eyewitnesses and local drivers attributed the cause of the accident to the deteriorated state of the 4 km stretch of highway between Jotiakali and Fulbari, which has been in disrepair for an extended period. They emphasized that such accidents are frequent and called for urgent repairs to ensure road safety.
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