West Bengal: 18 killed during funeral procession as vehicle hits truck in Nadia district; PM Modi announces relief

The incident took place when a vehicle carrying the remains of the dead rammed into a stationary truck in West Bengal's Nadia district. Also read | This will be first Indian city to start ropeway service in public transportation A police official said the mini truck, carrying over 35 persons and the bier, hit another stone-laden truck parked on one side of a state highway at Hanskhali around 3 am. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="770"] The ill-fated vehicle.[/caption] Local people and the police shifted the injured to Shaktinagar General Hospital, where some victims succumbed to their injuries. As the condition of some of them deteriorated, they were later moved to Krishnanagar Hospital. According to the police officer, low visibility due to fog may have led to the road accident. Also read | Coronavirus update: India records 8,774 new cases, 621 deaths One of those injured said he and others were heading to the Nabadwip cremation ground from Chakdah when the incident took place. Further investigation is on. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="647"] Social media[/caption] "Deeply pained at reported death of 18 people and 5 others injured in Nadia District after the vehicle they were travelling in collided with a truck parked on the side of the road. Expect all efforts @MamataOfficial to the family of deceased and injured. Need to promote Road Safety," he tweeted. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="620"] West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar[/caption] -PTC News