In a tragic incident that has shocked the people of Jharkhand, four individuals lost their lives in a horrific road accident in Garhwa district. The mishap occurred when the Scorpio vehicle they were traveling in met with a fatal collision late last night.
Eyewitnesses reported that the accident took place on the busy Garhwa-Ranchi highway near Bhawnathpur. The speeding Scorpio reportedly lost control while overtaking another vehicle and smashed head-on into a truck coming from the opposite direction. The impact was so severe that the SUV was mangled beyond recognition.
Local police rushed to the scene and confirmed the deaths of all four occupants – three men and one woman. Preliminary investigations suggest reckless driving and poor road conditions contributed to the disaster. The truck driver escaped with minor injuries and has been detained for questioning.
This accident highlights the persistent dangers on Jharkhand’s highways, where narrow roads, heavy traffic, and inadequate lighting claim numerous lives every year. Residents of Garhwa have long demanded better infrastructure and stricter traffic enforcement.
Authorities have registered a case and sent the bodies for post-mortem. The district administration has announced ex-gratia payments to the victims’ families. As investigations continue, the community mourns the loss of four precious lives in what could have been prevented.