The fatal collision occurred within the jurisdiction of the Karra police station after an initial traffic incident drew nearby residents into the roadway. A speeding truck subsequently barreled into the assembled group, killing six individuals instantly at the scene. Another victim later died during medical treatment, bringing the total death toll to seven alongside one surviving injured person.
Key points
Local police officials confirmed that six victims died immediately at the crash site.: Local police officials confirmed that six victims died immediately at the crash site.
One additional patient succumbed to severe injuries while being treated at the hospital.: One additional patient succumbed to severe injuries while being treated at the hospital.
At least one injured person survived the secondary crash and required medical attention.: At least one injured person survived the secondary crash and required medical attention.
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KHUNTI: At least seven people were killed and one person injured in a road
accident in the Karra police station area of Jharkhand’s Khunti district, police said.
According to Khunti Superintendent of Police (SP), an overspeeding truck ran over several people who had gathered at the spot after a scooty rider met with an accident.
The accident took place on the Karra-Torpa main road, within the limits of Karra police station, on Thursday night.
Garg said six people died at the spot, while one succumbed to injuries during treatment at a hospital.
Of the deceased, three were women, three were children and one was a man, the SP added.
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