Seven killed after truck hits people in Jharkhand

Crime · First reported 5 Nov, 22:26 · Updated 23:13

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A truck struck people gathered near a scooter accident in Khunti district, Jharkhand, killing seven. Reports say an injured child was taken for treatment; police are investigating and searching for the truck’s driver and helper.

Seven people were killed when a truck hit people gathered near a scooter accident in Khunti district, Jharkhand.
The incident occurred on the Karra-Torpa road, within the Karra police station area.
The Indian Express headline says women were helping a scooterist; the Times of India account says people had gathered after a scooter crash.
Reports identify an injured child; police are investigating and seeking the driver and helper, who reportedly left the scene.

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Key facts

Deaths: Seven reported killed.
Location: Karra-Torpa road, Khunti district, Jharkhand.
Injured: The Times of India reports one critically injured child.
Reported victim breakdown: NDTV says four women and three children were among the victims.
Investigation: Police are investigating and searching for the driver and helper, according to The Times of India.