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Five Fatalities in Raiganj After Poultry Mini‑Truck Collides with Lorry
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 08:47 AM
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A poultry mini‑truck crashed into a lorry on a road in Raiganj, West Bengal, killing five people.
A poultry mini‑truck collided with a lorry on a busy road in Raiganj, West Bengal, on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of five people. The impact caused the mini‑truck to overturn, trapping several passengers inside. Rescue teams from the local police and ambulance services reached the scene within minutes and attempted to extricate the victims.
Preliminary reports indicate that the lorry was traveling at a moderate speed when the collision occurred. No driver injuries were reported, but the lorry’s driver was taken to a nearby hospital for precautionary checks. Authorities have cordoned off the area and are conducting a forensic investigation to determine the exact cause of the crash.
The West Bengal Police have announced that they will file a case under the Motor Vehicles Act and are urging motorists to exercise caution on the roads of Raiganj. The incident has prompted local officials to review traffic safety measures in the region.
Preliminary reports indicate that the lorry was traveling at a moderate speed when the collision occurred. No driver injuries were reported, but the lorry’s driver was taken to a nearby hospital for precautionary checks. Authorities have cordoned off the area and are conducting a forensic investigation to determine the exact cause of the crash.
The West Bengal Police have announced that they will file a case under the Motor Vehicles Act and are urging motorists to exercise caution on the roads of Raiganj. The incident has prompted local officials to review traffic safety measures in the region.