Tragic Road Mishap Claims Lives of Four Family Members in Cooch Behar, Bengal
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Kolkata, Dec 16 (NationPress) In a heartbreaking incident, four individuals from a family, comprising two children, lost their lives in a road accident that occurred in Cooch Behar district of West Bengal, as reported by officials on Monday.
The tragic event unfolded late on Sunday night, prompting the immediate transfer of the victims to a nearby hospital. Unfortunately, despite the medical staff's best efforts, all four were pronounced dead by Monday morning.
The victims have been identified as Sanjit Roy and his wife Bipasha Sarkar Roy, along with their children, Ivan Roy and Ishita Roy.
According to a police representative from the district, the family was returning home late Sunday after attending a wedding ceremony in the nearby Tufanganj area.
Sanjit Roy was at the wheel when the accident occurred. As the vehicle traveled through the Kaljani Heritage area, he reportedly lost control, causing the car to plunge into a river beside the road, leaving all four occupants trapped inside.
Local residents quickly responded to the scene, attempting to rescue the family. They managed to free them by breaking the car’s windows and rushed them to a local medical facility.
Despite their urgent efforts, witnesses noted that by the time the victims arrived at the hospital, their conditions were already critical and beyond recovery.
Tragically, the family members passed away one after another.
Sanjit Roy was a respected higher secondary school teacher at Natabari High School, while his wife served as a primary teacher at a nearby state-run school. Community members expressed their admiration and respect for both individuals.
