Jharkhand Bus Crash: 5 Kanwariyas Dead, Many Injured in Deoghar
Jharkhand road accident: 5 Kanwariyas dead, many injured after bus collides with gas cylinder truck in Deoghar.
Five Pilgrims Lose Lives in Jharkhand’s Deoghar Bus-Truck Collision
Ranchi: A tragic road accident in Jharkhand’s Deoghar district early Tuesday morning claimed the lives of at least five Kanwariyas, leaving several others seriously injured, police officials confirmed.
The incident occurred around 4:30 am near Jamuniya forest under the Mohanpur police station limits, when a 32-seater bus carrying Kanwariyas collided head-on with a truck transporting gas cylinders.
“Five persons were killed and many more injured when the bus carrying Kanwariyas met with an accident in Deoghar,” said Inspector General (Dumka Zone) Shailendra Kumar Sinha.
Casualties Could Rise
Authorities fear the death toll may climb as several of the injured are reported to be in critical condition. Emergency teams quickly reached the spot, and the injured were rushed to nearby hospitals and primary health centres for urgent treatment.
Administrative Response
The district administration has been placed on high alert. Police and medical personnel are coordinating rescue operations and ensuring that victims receive immediate medical care.
The Kanwariyas — devotees undertaking the annual Kanwar Yatra — were reportedly traveling to offer holy water at the Baidyanath Dham temple in Deoghar, one of the most prominent pilgrimage sites in India.
Further details on the cause of the accident are awaited as authorities investigate the collision.
