Tragedy Strikes: Trailer Ramming Kills Six in Jharkhand, Family's Last Wish Proves Fatal

At least six people, including a 90-year-old man's youngest son and daughter-in-law, were killed in a tragic accident when a speeding trailer collided with a vehicle carrying the body in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh district, leaving the family's plans for a funeral in Varanasi in disarray.

The family's journey to Varanasi, where the deceased man had expressed a desire to be cremated, was cut short when the trailer struck the vehicle in Dhanua Ghati, near Mahanetand, under the jurisdiction of Chouparan police station in Hazaribagh.

According to eyewitnesses, the trailer hit the stationary vehicle from behind, causing significant damage. The incident occurred after another vehicle had brushed against the stationary vehicle, leading to the second impact.

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After Kunjo Pandit, a resident of Biharo village under Bagodar block in Giridih district, died on November 8 due to illness, his family set out for Varanasi around 9 am. The accident killed six people, while 12 others were admitted to different hospitals.

Those killed included Kunjo Pandit's youngest son, Raju. daughter-in-law Savitri Devi; Santosh's mother, Budhni Devi; his son-in-law, Dhokal Pandit; and his brother-in-law, Rameshwar Pandit. The sixth victim was Ramkrishna Mandal, a resident of a nearby village.

Santosh's father, his two uncles and two aunts were injured, with Santosh's father suffering minor injuries. The injured were taken to hospitals in Hazaribagh and Ranchi, Chouparan police officers shared. The family has decided to wait for Raju Pandit's return to conduct the last rites.

The police are investigating the incident and have launched an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the accident. Former Bagodar MLA Vinod Singh visited the village to meet the family and expressed concern over the road's safety. He noted that the stretch has been under construction for years but remains incomplete.

This highlights the need for urgent attention to road safety.

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Singh emphasized that the stretch has been neglected, with little regard for public safety. He called for immediate action to address the issue, citing the need for improved infrastructure to prevent such tragedies in the future. The incident has raised concerns over road safety in the region.

With many calling for improved infrastructure and increased vigilance to prevent such tragedies in the future.

The authorities are working to ensure that the family's wishes are respected and that justice is served.