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Terrible accident on national highway! Van crashes into truck, 5 dead
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News18•09-10-2026, 17:31
Terrible accident on national highway! Van crashes into truck, 5 dead
- •A pickup van loaded with chickens lost control and crashed violently into the back of a sand-laden truck parked on National Highway 12 in Raiganj.
- •Five people, including three minors, lost their lives in the horrific accident, all of whom were residents of Kaliachak in Malda.
- •Four people died on the spot due to the severe impact, while another critically injured person died at Raiganj Medical College and Hospital.
- •Local residents suspect fog might have played a role, and police are currently investigating whether the driver fell asleep or lost control for other reasons.
- •Sujapur MLA Sabina Yasmin expressed deep grief over the tragic deaths and assured support to the bereaved families.
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A pickup van loaded with chickens lost control and crashed violently into the back of a 16-wheeler sand-laden truck that was parked on the national highway bypass because it had run out of fuel.
Five people died in the tragic accident, including three minors and the driver of the pickup van.
All five deceased individuals were residents of the Kaliachak police station area in Malda.
