Tragedy Strikes: Scooter Collision with Bus Ignites Local Protest

A fatal accident occurred in Salt Lake near Kolkata when a speeding bus collided with a scooter, leading to the death of a child and injuries to two others. The incident triggered widespread protests and roadblocks by locals. Authorities, including Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty, have called for urgent actions against rash driving.

A horrific accident claimed the life of a class 3 student and injured two others in Salt Lake near Kolkata when a speeding bus collided with their scooter in a tragic event on Tuesday.

The collision, occurring at approximately 11:30 AM, sparked immediate protests from locals who blocked roads, causing extensive traffic disruptions around Salt Lake and the EM Bypass.

The West Bengal government, led by CM Mamata Banerjee, reacted swiftly, with an emergency meeting called by Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty to address rogue driving practices among bus drivers and owners.

(With inputs from agencies.)