Seven people were killed and a girl was injured after being hit over by a speeding trailer truck in Jharkhand’s Khunti district late last night. The accident occurred near Jone-Ludru More on the Karra-Torpa main road under Karra police station limits. According to reports, a group of women and children had gathered near a culvert to help a scooter rider who had fallen into a bush, when a speeding 18-wheeler trailer coming from the Torpa side ran over them.
The deceased include four women and three children. The injured girl has been admitted to Khunti Sadar Hospital for treatment. The trailer driver and his helper fled the spot after the accident. Local residents have alleged that the driver was under the influence of alcohol.
Meanwhile, angry villagers blocked the road near a railway crossing this morning, demanding compensation for the families of the deceased, proper medical treatment for the injured girl and immediate arrest of the absconding driver. They also demanded the installation of speed breakers and regular police checks on the road. Police and administrative officials reached the spot and tried to pacify the protesters.
President Droupadi Murmu has expressed condolences to the bereaved families over the loss of lives in the road accident in Khunti district of Jharkhand. She has also prayed for the swift recovery of those injured in the accident.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also expressed grief over the loss of lives in a mishap in Khunti, Jharkhand. In a social media post, Mr Modi extended his condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. He also prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
