A major accident was narrowly avoided in Siliguri today when a private school bus carrying 17 students lost its rear wheels while traveling through the Jalpaiguri More area. The bus, en route from Siliguri to a private school in Fulbari, suddenly lost both rear wheels near Jalpaiguri Chauraha. This caused panic among the students, but no serious injuries were reported. The students sustained only minor bruises and scratches.
Local residents quickly arrived at the scene and assisted the students, while police and emergency responders also reached promptly. The incident was promptly addressed, and all students were safely evacuated from the bus. Authorities are investigating the cause of the wheel detachment, focusing on possible maintenance issues. There have been no reports of fatalities or significant injuries from the incident.