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7 Killed In Jharkhand Road Accident
Speeding truck kills seven in Jharkhand road accident.
In brief
Speeding truck kills seven in Jharkhand road accident. Seven people, including four women and three children, died after a speeding truck ran over them in Jharkhand's Khunti district. Originally reported by Ndtv.
Accident Details
Seven people, including four women and three children, were killed in a road accident in Jharkhand's Khunti district.
Location of Incident
The accident occurred near the Jone-Ludru turn, before Poda, on the Karra-Torpa main road within the Karra police station area.
Victims Identified
The victims have been identified as Pako Devi, Kasila Devi, Manhu Devi, Golu Kumar, Anjali Kumari, Tuti Kumari, and 12-year-old Saurabh Nayak.
Injured Person
Khushbu Kumari, who was injured in the accident, is undergoing treatment at Khunti Sadar Hospital.
Timeline of Events
At around 9:45 p.m. on Thursday, a scooter rider lost control and fell into bushes near a culvert close to the Jone-Ludru turn.
Truck Impact
A speeding truck coming from Torpa towards Karra ran over people standing along the roadside, killing six on the spot.
Fleeing Driver
The truck driver and helper fled the scene; locals alleged the driver was under the influence of alcohol.
Death Toll Update
At around 11:15 p.m. on Thursday, 12-year-old Saurabh Nayak succumbed to injuries, raising the death toll to seven.
The essence
Seven people, including four women and three children, died after a speeding truck ran over them in Jharkhand's Khunti district.
