Howrah, March 7, 2025: A severe road accident took place in Howrah's Ichhapur area on Friday morning when a private bus ( Route No: 27) collided with a Toto (battery-operated rickshaw), leaving the Toto driver critically injured. The incident caused by the reckless driving near the Ichhapur more. Local authorities and bystanders quickly intervened to rush the injured driver to the hospital.
“I was standing nearby when I saw the bus coming at high speed. It seemed like the driver was trying to overtake another vehicle when he lost control and crashed into the Toto. The impact was severe, and the Toto flipped over,” said Rahul Saha, an eyewitness.
Following the accident, local residents and passersby immediately gathered at the spot, some trying to help the injured while others called the police and emergency services. The police arrived at the scene within 15 minutes and began managing the situation.
A traffic jam ensued as commuters stopped to check the situation. Vehicles remained stranded for over 30 minutes, disrupting the morning rush hour. Police officials cleared the site and restored traffic flow by towing the damaged Toto and dispersing the crowd.
“Accidents like these are becoming too common. Private bus drivers often race against each other to get more passengers, putting lives at risk. We demand speed breakers, stricter traffic monitoring, and better enforcement of road safety rules,” said Sukumar Das, a local resident.
Authorities have assured that they will increase police patrols and implement stricter regulations to prevent such accidents in the future.
