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Pothole on Bengal Road Claims Bus Conductor's Life, Injures Several
✍️ Deccan Chronicle
🗓 02 Aug 2026, 03:48 PM
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A pothole on a road in Bengal caused a bus to overturn, killing the conductor and injuring several passengers.
A bus traveling in West Bengal overturned after hitting a large pothole, killing the conductor and leaving several passengers injured. The incident occurred on a stretch of road that has been reported to have numerous potholes, raising concerns about road safety. Local authorities responded quickly, providing medical assistance to the injured and conducting a preliminary investigation into the road conditions. The incident has prompted calls from transport officials for urgent road repairs and better maintenance of highways in the state. No further details about the number of injured passengers have been released yet.