A tragic accident in West Bengal's Burdwan district claimed the lives of at least 10 people and left 35 injured. A passenger bus collided with a stationary truck on National Highway 19 near Nala Ferry Ghat around 7 am on Friday. Rescue teams promptly responded, transporting the injured to nearby hospitals.
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