Four family members killed in Ranchi road collision

Ranchi, Aug 14: In a tragic incident, four family members lost their lives while another woman sustained serious injuries following a head-on collision between an autorickshaw and a truck in Ranchi. The police confirmed the incident on Thursday.

The accident took place at Chamghati on the Ranchi–Purulia Road within the Angara police station's jurisdiction on Wednesday night. Angara police station in-charge, Hiralal Sah, revealed the details to PTI.

"Four family members, including two women, tragically died in the crash. Another woman is gravely injured and is receiving treatment at the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi," reported Sah.

Investigations indicate the autorickshaw was bound for Ranchi, while the truck was headed towards Muri. The collision occurred when the truck driver lost control, causing a fatal crash and leading the truck to overturn. The driver fled the scene following the accident, the police noted.

The victims have been identified as Seikh Gayasuddin, who was driving the autorickshaw, his mother Ayesha Khatun, his wife Joraddin, and his son Seikh Aman. The family hailed from the Kantatoli area of Ranchi.

The bodies have been dispatched for post-mortem examination. The police have initiated further investigations to uncover additional details.

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