Kolkata: A race between two buses during the Friday morning rush hour ended in a severe accident on Thakurpukur-Bakrahat Road, in which 25 passengers were injured, 15-16 of them critically.The incident occurred around 9.30 am involving buses on routes 75 and SD 8. According to the passengers, the race started at the Bibirhat crossing when the SD 8 bus tried to overtake the one on Route 75. Near Raspunja, both the vehicles started speeding dangerously, resulting in the SD 8 bus dashing into a tree.The injured were initially taken to Samali Hospital, from where they were shifted to various facilities, including Vidyasagar and Bhangar hospitals. Azizur Rahman, a passenger, said the commuters' repeated pleas to slow down were ignored by the driver. The two buses were seized. A Diamond Harbour district police officer said, "Appropriate action will be taken." Legislator Mohan Chandra Naskar said, "It's become a regular problem, especially from Bibirmore and Sakher Bazar."Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes, messages, and quotes !