Eight killed as bus falls into canal in West Bengal's Nadia canal

West Bengal government announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh each for the next of kin of eight persons who died in the bus accident.

Eight killed as bus falls into canal in West Bengal's Nadia canal
Pic Courtesy: ANI

Kolkata: At least eight persons were killed and 25 injured when a bus fell into a canal in West Bengal's Nadia on Tuesday.

The accident occurred near Tehatta area when the bus lost control and fell off a bridge on Nadia canal.

As per ANI, eight people were killed on the spot after the incident took place. Those injured with serious injuries were rushed to a nearby hospital. 

Meanwhile, the West Bengal government announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh each for the next of kin of eight persons who died in the bus accident.

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