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Truck plows into roadside crowd in Jharkhand, killing seven
A speeding 18-wheeler truck struck a group of people gathered on a road in Jharkhand's Khunti district on Thursday, leaving seven dead. The incident occurred as bystanders had assembled to assist a scooter rider who had fallen into a nearby ditch.
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The fatal accident took place on the Karra-Torpa main road when the heavy vehicle collided with the cluster of pedestrians without warning. Authorities said those gathered at the scene included rescuers attempting to help the scooter rider and onlookers who had stopped to observe the situation.
Police and emergency services rushed to the location following the collision. Seven individuals were confirmed dead at the scene, while details on other potential injuries remained unclear as rescue operations continued.
The precise circumstances leading to the truck striking the group, including whether brake failure or driver error was involved, were yet to be established. Investigators have begun examining the incident, and officials said a formal inquiry into the accident would follow.
The Khunti district administration did not immediately release additional details about the victims or provide updates on whether the truck driver remained at the scene. Road safety concerns on the Karra-Torpa corridor have surfaced following this incident.