Tragic Accident Claims Six Lives En Route to Maha Kumbh

Six people from West Bengal lost their lives in a road accident in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, while on their way to Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee assured support for the affected families. The incident involved two vehicles and left two others seriously injured.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Saturday that six individuals from the state were tragically killed in a road accident in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, while traveling to Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.

Banerjee assured that the state government is taking necessary measures to repatriate the bodies and provide support to the injured survivors.

The fatal incident occurred on NH-2 in the Rajganj police station area at around 1:30 a.m. when the SUV carrying the pilgrims collided with a truck. Following the collision, a trailing vehicle also crashed into the SUV and a divider. Official reports confirm that two people remain in serious condition.