Jharkhand Tragedy: 18 Kanwariya Pilgrims Killed In Deoghar Bus-Truck Collision
The accident occurred around 5:30 AM near Jamunia More. The bus, reportedly carrying pilgrims on their way to offer water at a holy site, collided with a truck.
Upon receiving information from local residents, Mohanpur Station House Officer Priyaranjan Kumar, along with his team, immediately rushed to the accident site. The injured were swiftly transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, while the bodies of the deceased have been sent for post-mortem examination.
Authorities have initiated an investigation into the cause of the tragic accident.
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