Golden Jackals face threat from road accidents in East Midnapore
The golden jackal, a critical predator in Bengal's rural ecosystem, is facing a growing threat from road accidents, particularly in East Midnapore district.
At least 11 people were killed after a bus skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge in Plera in Mandi tehsil of Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir early on Saturday.
Multiple injuries have also been reported in the incident. The injured have been shifted to a sub-district hospital in Mandi for treatment.
The condition of five injured is said to be critical.
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The bus which was heading towards Poonch from Loran went out of the driver’s control and plunged into a deep gorge.
Police and locals are at the accident site inspecting the situation and carrying out rescue operations.
Further details are awaited.
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