A bus travelling from Siliguri to Gangtok met with an accident near Rangpo earlier today. While official casualty figures are yet to be confirmed, sources suggest there have been fatalities and several passengers sustained injuries.
The injured were immediately rushed to hospitals in Rangpo and Singtam for treatment. Rescue operations are ongoing as authorities work to determine the extent of the damage and locate any missing passengers.
The incident occurred on a Quality Bus Service vehicle, a popular transportation option between Siliguri and Gangtok.
More details, including the exact number of passengers onboard and the cause of the accident, are expected to be released following an official investigation.