The accident took place when the SBSTC (South Bengal State Transport Corporation) bus which was on its way from Digha to Kolkata had stopped at a crossing near Ramtarak on the highway.
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Six people died on the spot including a child, a woman, and four men. Three people were rescued in critical condition and they were sent to the hospital.
According to information, the injured soldiers are from CRPF 137TH Batallion. They were patrolling in a Quick Response Team (QRT) vehicle when a truck hit the vehicle from behind.