# 7 Killed In Jharkhand Road Accident

> Speeding truck kills seven in Jharkhand road accident.
- Title: 7 Killed In Jharkhand Road Accident · Ndtv | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Seven people, including four women and three children, died after a speeding truck ran over them in Jharkhand's Khunti district.