Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Bus Plunges into Rajarhat Canal, Injuring Over 40
A bus was driving near Kolkata on Friday morning.
It suddenly lost control and fell into a canal.
Many people on the bus got hurt, and some of them are very seriously injured.
Some people saw the bus driving very fast or recklessly.
Others think the road itself was not in good shape and might have caused the bus to fall.
It's a sad accident that happened on a regular route the bus takes.
A private bus fell into the Mazar canal in Rajarhat near Kolkata on Friday morning.
The accident occurred at Kharibari under the Rajarhat police station.
The bus was traveling from Berachapa to Chakla Karunamayi in the North 24 Parganas district.
Over 40 people were injured, with 9 reported in serious condition.
Eyewitnesses suggest reckless driving as a cause, while locals also cite the poor condition of the road.
- Who
- A private bus
- What
- Plunged into the Mazar canal
- When
- Friday morning
- Where
- Kharibari, Rajarhat, near Kolkata
- Why
- Reason not clear; eyewitnesses suggest reckless driving led to hitting railings and falling into the canal. Locals also blame the poor condition of the road.
- Location
- Kharibari, Rajarhat, North 24 Parganas district, near Kolkata
- Date
- Friday morning
- Vehicle Type
- Private bus
- Route
- Berachapa to Chakla Karunamayi
- Injured
- Over 40
- Seriously Injured
- 9