Bengal: Snake's sudden appearance on highway triggers pile-up; 10 injured as bus hits container

Burdwan, Nov 1 (UNI) An attempt to save a venomous snake from being run over by a speeding vehicle triggered a chain collision on the Burdwan-Katwa state highway on Sunday morning, leaving at least 10 passengers injured. The incident took place near Alinagar crossing under Bhatar police station when a container truck suddenly applied its brakes after its driver spotted a Russell's viper crossing the road. A South Bengal State Transport Corporation (SBSTC) bus travelling behind the container failed to stop in time and rammed into its rear. The impact triggered a pile-up, with two cars following the bus also…