6 Including a Woman Dies After Bus Falls Near Teesta River in Sikkim
First Published: 30th November, 2024 22:10 IST
The incident occurred just before the Rangpo Bridge. The bus was en route to Gangtok from Siliguri.
At least six people including a woman died and 15 others sustained injuries when the bus they were travelling on fell into a gorge just next to the Teesta River near the Sikkim-West Bengal interstate border.
The incident occurred just before the Rangpo Bridge. The bus was en route to Gangtok from Siliguri.
The injured victims have been transported to Singtam District Hospital and Rangpo Public Health Centre, where they are receiving medical attention.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident, while rescue teams and locals worked together to assist the victims.
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