Tragic Road Accidents in Jharkhand Claim Six Lives

Two separate road accidents in Jharkhand's Garhwa and Palamu districts resulted in six deaths. A car-truck collision in Garhwa killed four people from Palamu, while a motorcycle-car crash in Palamu left two dead. Investigations are underway, and deceased names have been released.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Garhwa | Updated: 12-01-2026 15:09 IST | Created: 12-01-2026 15:09 IST
Tragic Road Accidents in Jharkhand Claim Six Lives
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In a grim series of events, two fatal road accidents in Jharkhand's Garhwa and Palamu districts claimed six lives over the weekend, according to police reports. The first incident was a car-truck collision in Garhwa's Bel Champa area where four Palamu residents lost their lives.

Authorities retrieved the bodies using a gas cutter due to the severe impact, which pushed the vehicle into a nearby house. The victims were returning from a wedding at the time of the accident, prompting an ongoing investigation into the tragic incident.

In another accident in Palamu's Pipra Konwai area, a motorcycle collided with a car, resulting in two fatalities. One survivor was transferred to a medical college for further treatment as the police continue their investigation.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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