In a chilling incident that sent shockwaves across Salt Lake, a bus conductor met a gruesome end at the busy Karunamoyee Bus Terminus this evening. The victim was reportedly crushed to death when the hydraulic lift of the bus he was working on suddenly collapsed while he was inspecting the vehicle’s underside. The incident occurred around 6:15 PM on Thursday, leaving commuters and transport workers in a state of absolute horror.

According to preliminary reports, the conductor had inserted his head into the gap above the rear wheel to check the air pressure or a potential mechanical fault in the hydraulic suspension. In a tragic turn of events, the hydraulic mechanism gave way, pinning his head between the heavy chassis and the lift. Bystanders rushed to help, but the impact was so severe that the victim died instantaneously.

The Bidhannagar North Police reached the spot within minutes and recovered the body for a post-mortem examination. Investigators are looking into whether the bus was undergoing unauthorized maintenance in the parking bay or if a mechanical failure triggered the sudden descent of the lift. Questions are also being raised about the safety protocols followed at one of the city’s most crowded transport hubs. The identity of the deceased is being verified, and the bus involved in the accident has been impounded for a technical forensic audit.