Chaibasa Trailer-Car Collision Kills Three, Two Seriously Injured

Chaibasa: A trailer-car collision in West Singhbhum district claimed three lives and left two people seriously injured on Tuesday morning in the Hatgamharia police station area. The accident occurred near Kudapi Down when a speeding trailer collided head-on with a car. A child aged around eight to nine months survived the crash, reportedly suffering only minor scratches. According to preliminary information, the family was travelling from Chhattisgarh towards Tatanagar when the collision occurred. The trailer, approaching from the opposite direction, struck the car with considerable force, completely damaging its front section. Three occupants died at the scene, while two others sustained serious injuries. The crash caused panic and cries for help at the site. After receiving information about the accident, Hatgamharia police reached the spot. With assistance from local residents, those trapped inside the damaged car were pulled out. The injured were taken to hospital for immediate medical attention and, after receiving initial treatment, were referred to Jamshedpur for further care. The infant who survived the accident was also kept under medical observation. Police have taken possession of the damaged car and the trailer. The trailer driver fled the scene after the collision, and efforts are under way to trace him. The bodies of the three deceased were sent for post-mortem examinations. At the time of writing, authorities were still working to establish the identities of the deceased and injured. Police are investigating the cause of the accident. Traffic on the road was disrupted for some time following the collision but was later restored to normal.