Former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly was involved in a road accident while traveling to Burdwan University in West Bengal for an event. Fortunately, he escaped without any injuries.
Accident Occurred During Heavy Rainfall
The incident happened at Dantanpur on the Durgapur Expressway amid heavy rainfall. A lorry abruptly overtook Ganguly’s convoy, forcing his driver to brake suddenly. This led to a chain reaction where vehicles following his car collided, resulting in minor damage to two cars, police said.
No Injuries Reported, Ganguly’s Journey Resumed After Brief Halt
According to Kamanasish Sen, SP Hooghly (Rural), no one sustained injuries in the accident. Ganguly had to wait for approximately 10 minutes before continuing to Burdwan for his scheduled event.
Ganguly Expresses Gratitude at Burdwan University Event
Speaking at Burdwan University, Ganguly shared his excitement about visiting the district. As quoted by Hindustaan, he said, “I am overwhelmed. It feels great to be in Burdwan. I am even more happy that you invited me. BDS (Burdwan Sports Association) was asking me to come for a long time. It feels great to be here today.”
He also praised Burdwan for producing talented cricketers and expressed hope that more players from the region would get opportunities in the future.
Daughter Sana Ganguly’s Accident in January
This incident follows a previous road accident involving Ganguly’s daughter, Sana, in January. Her car was hit by a bus on Kolkata’s Diamond Harbour Road. Although the car suffered minor damage, she was unharmed.
The bus fled the scene but was pursued by her driver and eventually stopped near Sakher Bazar. Police arrived promptly and detained the bus driver.