A harrowing accident occurred in Jhargram on Monday, as a passenger bus and a tanker collided head-on near Balibhasa toll plaza, resulting in injuries to 17 individuals, with 2 reported as seriously injured. Prompt rescue efforts ensued following the collision, with injured victims swiftly transported to Jhargram Medical College Hospital for medical attention. Upon receiving news of the accident, authorities from Jhargram police station, including District Magistrate Sunil Aggarwal and Minister Birbahan Hansda, rushed to the hospital to oversee the situation and provide assistance.
The collision caused a disruption in traffic along National Highway No. 6 temporarily, but police intervention helped normalize the situation and restore traffic flow. Jhargram District Magistrate Sunil Aggarwal visited Jhargram Medical College Hospital to monitor the treatment progress of the injured individuals, ensuring they receive rapid medical care.