An escort car for West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has fallen into a gorge in Darjeeling. All six security personnel traveling in the car have been rescued.
The car fell off the road while taking a steep turn; there is heavy fog in the area.
Ms. Banerjee's convoy of cars was just behind that of President Pranab Mukherjee's as they drove downhill to Bagdogra from Darjeeling, where the West Bengal government had hosted a reception for him during his three-day visit.
The Chief Minister oversaw rescue operations and the President's daughter Sharmishtha and son Abhijit helped in them. The six security personnel rescued have been rushed to hospital.
The long line of cars had stopped for a while, but they are on their way to Bagdogra again.
The car fell off the road while taking a steep turn; there is heavy fog in the area.
Ms. Banerjee's convoy of cars was just behind that of President Pranab Mukherjee's as they drove downhill to Bagdogra from Darjeeling, where the West Bengal government had hosted a reception for him during his three-day visit.
The Chief Minister oversaw rescue operations and the President's daughter Sharmishtha and son Abhijit helped in them. The six security personnel rescued have been rushed to hospital.
The long line of cars had stopped for a while, but they are on their way to Bagdogra again.