The mishap took place near Chakardaha village late last night as Tata spacio rammed into a minibus from behind, the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Rajkumar Sah said.
A minibus occupant died on the spot, while another succumbed to injuries in a hospital, he said, adding the victims were identified as Yogendra (50) and Chaturanand Singh (50).
Four others - all occupants of the ill-fated minibus - sustained injuries and were taken to a hospital for treatment, the SDPO said.