Tragic Accidents in Jharkhand Highlight Road Safety Concerns

Two fatalities and multiple injuries occurred due to separate road accidents in Jharkhand. A biker in Garhwa district collided with a truck, while a family met with an accident in Gumla. In another incident, two trucks collided in Simdega district, resulting in injuries to drivers and co-drivers.

In a series of unfortunate incidents in Jharkhand, two individuals lost their lives and several others were injured in separate road accidents on Wednesday, officials reported.

A 28-year-old man named Babloo Soni from Chhattisgarh died in Garhwa district after his motorcycle collided with a truck on NH-343 around 7.30 am. He was traveling from Garhwa to Ambikapur when the accident occurred. Authorities have confiscated both vehicles involved.

Meanwhile, in Gumla district, a couple and their toddler child experienced a vehicle mishap near Kansir. While being transported for medical treatment, Kalawati Devi died following delays associated with ambulance availability. In Simdega district, a collision between two trucks injured both drivers and co-drivers, necessitating immediate hospital care.

(With inputs from agencies.)