Burdwan, Nov. 1 -- An attempt to save a venomous snake from being run over by a speeding vehicle triggered a chain collision on the Burdwan-Katwa state highway on Sunday morning, leaving at least 10 passengers injured.
The incident took place near Alinagar crossing under Bhatar police station when a container truck suddenly applied its brakes after its driver spotted a Russell's viper crossing the road.
A South Bengal State Transport Corporation (SBSTC) bus travelling behind the container failed to stop in time and rammed into its rear.
The impact triggered a pile-up, with two cars following the bus also crashing into the vehicles ahead.
At least 10 passengers travelling on the bus sustained injuries.
With the help of locals, they were...