Hazaribagh: Five people died and 16 were injured when a speeding trailer collided with a passenger vehicle on the Grand Trunk Road in the Hazaribagh district of Jharkhand.
The accident occurred in Danua Valley under Chauparan Police Station area, near Mahanetand cut and Hathiya Baba. The victims who were injured have been reported to be in critical conditions. Eight were sent to Hazaribagh for further treatment after receiving first aid at Chauparan Community Health Centre.
The passenger vehicle was carrying people from Atka, Biharo and Salaiya village under Bagodar block, Giridih district. They were on their way to Varanasi to conduct last rites for a relative.
Rope Seemed Loose After Transportation of Body
Initial reports suggest that the body of the deceased relative was being carried on top of the passenger vehicle.
As the vehicle reached Mahanetand cut, the rope came loose so they stopped the vehicle on the roadside to tie it.
However, a speeding trailer hit the vehicle causing severe damage. Five people died at the spot and 16 were injured.
The trailer driver allegedly ran away from the spot. Later, a coal-loaded truck, coming from behind hit the vehicles causing them to overturn in the valley.
Rescue Operation Conducted
A team led by Chauparan Police Station In-charge Pankaj Kumar reached the accident spot soon after getting information.
With the help of locals, police personnel and ambulances of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), injured were shifted to Chauparan Community Health Centre.
Eight critically injured victims were sent to Hazaribagh after receiving first aid. 1033 highway helpline and ambulance services were also deployed for rescue operations.
A huge crowd of family members and locals gathered at the hospital. Police sent the bodies for post-mortem.
Investigation is being conducted to know the reasons behind the accident and to find out the trailer driver who allegedly ran away from the spot.