West Singhbhum : Three people were killed and two others seriously injured in a head-on collision between a trailer and a car near Kudapi Down in Hatgamharia police station limits in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district on Tuesday morning.
The car’s front section was completely damaged in the crash. An eight- to nine-month-old infant travelling in the car survived with minor scratches and has been kept under medical observation.
Family Was Travelling from Chhattisgarh to Tatanagar
According to police, the family travelling in the car was on its way from Chhattisgarh to Tatanagar when a trailer approaching from the opposite direction allegedly rammed into the vehicle at high speed.
The impact was severe, and three occupants of the car died at the scene. Two others sustained serious injuries.
The circumstances leading to the collision are being investigated.
Police and Villagers Rescue Trapped Occupants
The accident caused panic at the scene. After receiving information from local residents, Hatgamharia police reached the spot.
With the help of villagers, the trapped occupants were pulled out of the damaged car. The injured were taken to a hospital for initial treatment.
Given their serious condition, the two injured people were referred to Jamshedpur for advanced medical care. The surviving infant was also placed under doctors’ supervision.
Trailer Driver Flees, Police Begin Investigation
Police have seized the damaged car and trailer. The trailer driver reportedly fled the scene after the accident, and efforts are underway to trace him.
The bodies of the three deceased were sent for post-mortem examination. Police said the process of identifying the deceased and injured was still underway.
Investigators are examining the circumstances of the collision to determine its cause.
Traffic Disrupted After Accident
The crash disrupted traffic on the route for some time. Police subsequently took steps to clear the road and restore normal movement.
The investigation into the accident is continuing.
