Three of a family killed, two critically injured in car-trailer collision in West Singhbhum
THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK Jamshedpur, October 13: Three members of a family were killed, and two others sustained serious injuries in a…
THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK
Jamshedpur, October 13: Three members of a family were killed, and two others sustained serious injuries in a head-on collision between a car and a trailer near Kudapi in the Hatgamharia police station area of West Singhbhum district on Tuesday.
The accident occurred when the car, travelling from Chhattisgarh towards Jamshedpur, collided head-on with a trailer coming from the opposite direction.
The impact was devastating, leaving the front portion of the car severely mangled and trapping its occupants. Three people died at the scene, while two others suffered serious injuries.
According to preliminary information, all three deceased belonged to the same family. The injured were initially taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Given the severity of their condition, they were subsequently referred to Tata Main Hospital (TMH) for further medical care.
On receiving information about the accident, personnel from Hatgamharia police station rushed to the spot. With the help of local residents, the injured were taken to hospital. Police also initiated procedures to take custody of the bodies and arrange post-mortem examinations.
The identities of the deceased and injured had not been officially confirmed at the time of filing this report.
Police have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances that led to the collision. The severity of the crash drew local residents to the scene, where the mangled car bore testimony to the force of the impact.
Further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.
