Bengal: Doctor’s wife, son die in accident on NH-2 in Hooghly

HOOGHLY: A woman and her son were killed in an accident on NH-2 at Kapasaria in Hooghly’s Chanditala around 1.45pm on Saturday while the family was returning to Kolkata.
Sanjay Banerjee, a doctor, who was driving, was injured while his wife Aparna died on the spot. His son Kaustav, who was ferried to SSKM Hospital, died on the way. Dr Banerjee is associated with a number of city hospitals and the family used to stay at Lake Gardens.
“Banerjee and his son, both wildlife lovers with a hobby of photography, had gone to Hooghly to click some photographs,” said Rajarshi Banerji, a family friend who is also a wildlife photographer.
He said Kaustav was an IT professional and had recently returned from Ireland. “Boudi’s body is now at Walsh Hospital in Serampore and Kaustav’s body is in SSKM hospital. Dr Banerjee is in trauma,” he said, adding that the family would frequently venture out of the city to click photographs.
Police said the car hit a truck in front after losing control. Sudipto Sadhukhan, Chanditala police station OC, said the driver may have lost control due to the incessant rain and the slippery road.
Shyamal Sadhukhan, a local petrol pump worker, said the car was speeding down the road and hit two trucks one after the other while navigating a pothole.