7 Killed After Speeding Truck Causes Tragedy in Jharkhand’s Khunti

November 6, 2026

Khunti: A tragic road accident occurred late Thursday night in Khunti district, Jharkhand. A speeding 18-wheeler truck crushed people standing on the roadside. Seven people, including four women and three children, were killed in the accident. Police have confirmed the incident.

The accident occurred before Poda, near the Jon-Ludru turn on the Karra-Torpa main road in the Karra police station area. The deceased have been identified as Pako Devi, Kasila Devi, Manhu Devi, Golu Kumar, Anjali Kumari, Tooti Kumari, and 12-year-old Saurabh Nayak. Khushboo Kumari, who was injured in the accident, is undergoing treatment at Khunti Sadar Hospital. All the deceased were residents of a colony located near the Jon-Ludru turn.

People gathered at the scene after a scooter rider fell

According to eyewitnesses, around 9:45 pm on Thursday night, a scooter rider lost control and fell into the bushes near a culvert near the Jon-Ludru turn. Upon learning of the incident, women and children from the surrounding area rushed to the culvert to help and inquire about the scooter rider’s condition.

Meanwhile, a speeding truck coming from Torpa crushed people standing on the roadside. The accident was so horrific that six people died on the spot. The scene erupted in chaos. Locals immediately informed the police and helped transport the injured to the hospital.

A 12-year-old boy also died during treatment

With the help of police and local people, all the deceased and injured were taken to Khunti Sadar Hospital. At around 11:15 pm, 12-year-old Saurabh Nayak also succumbed to his injuries. This brought the death toll in the accident to seven. Meanwhile, the injured Khushboo Kumari is undergoing treatment at the hospital.

Accused of being drunk, driver and helper absconding

Local residents have accused the truck driver of being drunk. The truck (JH 02 AJ 1377) was reportedly speeding and recklessly driving from Torpa towards Karra. During the accident, it struck people standing on the roadside. The driver and his helper fled the scene after the accident.