Haldia Bus Accident: Death Toll Rises, CM Announces Aid for Victims' Families

• Four people, including a family of three and the bus driver, died in a horrific bus-motorbike collision on Haldia-Mecheda state highway.
• The accident occurred at Ghosh's More in Bar-Basudevpur, Sutahata Police Station, reportedly due to a mechanical fault in the bus.
• More than 10 bus passengers were injured; some transferred to Tamralipta Government Medical College and Hospital, one referred to Kolkata.
• Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced ₹2 lakh aid for deceased families and ₹50,000 for the injured, with the state covering medical expenses.
• District administration plans public awareness campaigns to prevent future accidents in East Medinipur.

Why It Matters: Haldia bus accident claims four lives; CM announces financial aid and state-covered medical expenses for victims.