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12 West Bengal tourists injured as bus overturns in Aurangabad, Maharashtra
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 12:49 AM
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A bus carrying tourists from West Bengal overturned in Aurangabad, leaving twelve people injured, according to local reports.
A passenger bus transporting a group of tourists from West Bengal capsized on a road in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. The accident resulted in twelve injuries among the travelers, who were taken to nearby medical facilities for treatment. Local authorities arrived at the scene promptly and began rescue operations, ensuring that the injured received immediate attention.
Police officials have opened an investigation to determine the cause of the overturn, examining factors such as road conditions, vehicle speed, and driver fatigue. Preliminary statements suggest that the bus may have lost control while navigating a curve, but the final report is pending.
The West Bengal tourism department has been notified of the incident and is coordinating with Maharashtra officials to provide assistance to the affected tourists and their families. No fatalities have been reported so far, and the injured are expected to recover under medical care.
The incident underscores the need for stringent safety checks on inter-state tourist transport and highlights the importance of rapid emergency response in accident-prone zones.
Police officials have opened an investigation to determine the cause of the overturn, examining factors such as road conditions, vehicle speed, and driver fatigue. Preliminary statements suggest that the bus may have lost control while navigating a curve, but the final report is pending.
The West Bengal tourism department has been notified of the incident and is coordinating with Maharashtra officials to provide assistance to the affected tourists and their families. No fatalities have been reported so far, and the injured are expected to recover under medical care.
The incident underscores the need for stringent safety checks on inter-state tourist transport and highlights the importance of rapid emergency response in accident-prone zones.