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Truck collides with pick‑up van in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, killing 5 and injuring 14
✍️ Deccan Herald
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 06:18 AM
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A truck struck a pick‑up van on a road near Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, leaving five people dead and fourteen injured.
A heavy goods truck rammed into a pick‑up van on a highway near Hazaribagh in Jharkhand today, causing a severe collision. The impact was strong enough to crush the smaller vehicle and block the lane for several minutes.
The crash left five occupants of the van dead on the spot, while fourteen others, including the driver, sustained injuries ranging from minor cuts to serious trauma. Emergency services rushed to the scene, transporting the injured to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Police have opened an investigation to determine the cause of the accident, focusing on factors such as speed, driver fatigue and road conditions. Officials have urged motorists to observe speed limits and exercise caution, especially on busy inter‑city routes.
The crash left five occupants of the van dead on the spot, while fourteen others, including the driver, sustained injuries ranging from minor cuts to serious trauma. Emergency services rushed to the scene, transporting the injured to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Police have opened an investigation to determine the cause of the accident, focusing on factors such as speed, driver fatigue and road conditions. Officials have urged motorists to observe speed limits and exercise caution, especially on busy inter‑city routes.