The driver of a school bus was killed and 13 others were injured when it hit a pillar in the Karaya Police Station area here today.
The incident occurred at around 7.15 AM when the bus of the Loreto Convent School, (Middleton St) collided with a pillar near Hindu Burial ground, a senior officer of Kolkata Police said.
Driver Biswanath Dey (30) died at the hospital. Eleven students, who suffered minor injuries, were released after preliminary treatment, he said. The bus was carrying 31 students.
The khalasi of the vehicle and another person injured in the accident were being treated, he said.
