Funeral turns to tragedy: 7 dead as tanker rams vehicle carrying body for cremation in Hazaribagh

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): A horrific road accident in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh district on Monday left several families in deep shock. A vehicle carrying a body to Varanasi for cremation in the Danua Valley of Chauparan was hit from behind by a speeding tanker. The impact was so severe that the vehicle was severely damaged. Seven people have died in the accident so far, while 13 others have been injured. The condition of three of the injured is said to be critical.

According to reports, 19 people from the Ataka-Bagodar area of ​​Giridih district were carrying a body to Varanasi for cremation. Meanwhile, a tanker coming from behind hit their vehicle in the Danua Valley in Chauparan, Hazaribagh. The accident caused widespread outcry at the scene.

Local people started relief work

Locals arrived at the scene immediately after the accident and began rescue and relief operations. Police were informed and the injured were taken out of the damaged vehicle and taken to the hospital. Police and administration teams also arrived at the scene upon receiving the information. Three seriously injured people are being treated under close supervision.

The funeral procession turned into mourning

The accident also disrupted traffic in Danua Valley for some time. Police removed the injured vehicles from the road and restored normal traffic. An investigation into the cause of the accident has been launched.

Ironically, the family, already on their way to Varanasi for the funeral of a loved one, suffered another tragic tragedy. The grief of one family has become a lifelong pain for many others.