The Economic Times

Five killed as train hits school van, bicycle at Murshidabad level crossing; gateman arrested

At least five people, including schoolchildren, were killed after a passenger train collided with a school van and a bicycle at a level crossing near Karnasubarna station in West Bengal's Murshidabad district. Several children and the van driver were injured, the railway gateman has been arrested, and authorities have ordered an inquiry while announcing compensation for the victims' families.