LOHARDAGA: A wedding trip turned tragic for a family in Jharkhand's Lohardaga district after three siblings, including two sisters, were killed when a truck collided head-on with the scooter they were traveling on Friday night, police said.
Accident Details
The accident took place near Mission Chowk on the Lohardaga-Gumla Main Road as the siblings were on their way to attend a wedding. According to police, the truck was heading towards Lohardaga from Senha, while the trio was traveling in the opposite direction.
"Two sisters died on the spot, while their 25-year-old brother, Rohit Kumar Sahu, succumbed to his injuries en route to RIMS Ranchi. They hailed from Barwatoli village," said Ratnesh Mohan Thakur, officer-in-charge of Lohardaga police station.
Investigation Underway
The truck has been seized, but its driver fled the scene and is currently absconding. After post-mortem examinations, the victims' bodies were handed over to their family members. Further investigation is underway.
Authorities are searching for the truck driver and are reviewing evidence to determine the exact cause of the collision. The incident has left the local community in shock.
