In Deoghar, Jharkhand, a pickup truck collided with a truck, 5 injured, many injured

Deoghar: A very tragic road accident has come to light in Deoghar district of Jharkhand, where at least 5 people were killed and many others were seriously injured in a fierce collision of a pickup van carrying Kanwaris. The incident took place this morning near Sirua village on Deoghar-Dhanbad National Highway.

What happened to the accident:
According to the information received, a group of Kanwaris who went on a Kandar Yatra in the holy month of Sawan were going in a pickup van. Meanwhile, a high speed truck coming from the opposite direction uncontrolled and hit the pickup van fiercely. The collision was so strong that the pickup van flew away.

Castes figure and relief work:
Local administration and police reached the spot as soon as the accident was reported. The rescue team immediately started relief and rescue operations. According to the information so far, 5 Kanwaris died on the spot in this accident, while many others in the pickup van were injured. The injured were immediately rushed to Deoghar Sadar Hospital, where the condition of many is said to be critical. The administration is taking all necessary steps to treat the injured and identify the dead.

Investigation of the cause of the accident continues:
The cause of the accident is not yet known, but initially driving is considered to be the main reason for this. The police is searching for the truck driver, who is said to be absconding since the incident. The administration has ordered a magistrate inquiry into the incident and assured the families of the victims of all possible help.

This heartbreaking incident once again questions road safety arrangements in the holy month of Sawan, especially when the journey of Kanwari is at its peak.