10 Bol Bom Devotees Dead After Vehicle Gets Electrocuted in West Bengal

KOLKATA: As many as 10 people lost their lives, leaving many others injured after a pick-up van full of passengers got electrocuted late Sunday night in West Bengal's Cooch Behar.

According to reports, the incident happened when the van was en route to Jalpesh.

Notably, the passengers were rushed to a nearby hospital where 10 were declared brought dead while one was in critical condition.

Meanwhile, 16 out of the 27 people were referred to Jalpaiguri hospital for treatment as they had received minor injuries in the incident.

According to the police, the incident may have occurred due to the wiring of the generator of the DJ system in the van.

While speaking to the media, ASP Matabhanga, Amit Varma said, "Today at around 12 am, an incident took place at Dharla Bridge under Mekhliganj PS where one pick-up van carrying passengers on its way to Jalpesh got electrocuted. The preliminary enquiry reveals that it might be due to wiring of the generator (DJ system) fitted in the back of the vehicle."

"They were brought to Changrabandha BPHC. The attending Medical Officer referred 16 out of 27 persons to Jalpaiguri District hospital for better treatment. They have minor injuries but require a thorough check-up. 10 people have been declared dead by the attending Medical Officer," the police official added.

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