In a incident, a poolcar carrying students overturned uncontrollably in Thakurpukur, resulting in injuries to multiple students. The mishap occurred around 6am on Thursday when the vehicle hit a stone on James Long Sarani near Thakurpukur, causing it to overturn. The injured students were promptly rescued by locals at the scene.
Upon receiving information about the accident, officers from Thakurpukur police station quickly arrived on the scene to assess the situation. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the accident, with attention focused on whether over-speeding played a role. The vehicle's driver was arrested by the police soon after the incident, and the vehicle itself has been seized.
The area where the incident took place was undergoing road work to install dividers, and some stones had fallen onto the road, contributing to the accident. This accident brings to light the need for vigilance and safety measures, particularly in the transportation of students. A similar incident involving a pool car took place yesterday at NewTown area of Kolkata.