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West Bengal News: Nine Killed in Head-on Collision Between Car and Truck in Purulia
PURULIA DISTRICT, WEST BENGAL, INDIA, JUN 20 – Nine people died after a Bolero SUV collided head-on with a speeding truck on National Highway 18 near Namshol, with overspeeding and driver negligence suspected, police said.
- A head-on collision occurred early on June 20, 2025, near Namshol village in Purulia district, West Bengal, involving a Bolero SUV and a trailer truck.
- The individuals involved in the crash had been coming back from a wedding celebration, and early investigations indicate that excessive speed and possible driver negligence contributed to the accident.
- The SUV was severely damaged in the crash, and residents along with emergency personnel quickly transported the nine injured individuals to the closest primary health facility.
- Medical personnel pronounced all nine victims dead upon arrival, while local law enforcement officials confirmed the accident and stated that investigative procedures are currently ongoing.
- The tragedy shocked the region, led to a registered case, with further investigation underway and raised concerns about road safety in West Bengal.
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Nine killed in car-truck collision in Purulia
Purulia (WB), Jun 20 (PTI) Nine people were killed in a head-on collision between a car and a truck on National Highway 18 in West Bengal’s Purulia district on Friday morning, police said. The accident took place around 6.30 am near Namshol village under the Balarampur police station limits, an officer said. “The head-on collision […]
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