Archive · 29 Jul 2025
18 Pilgrims Killed in Jharkhand Bus-Truck Crash
A very sad accident happened in Jharkhand, India.
A bus carrying religious pilgrims (Kanwariyas) crashed into a truck carrying gas cylinders.
Many people died, and some were hurt.
The accident occurred near Jamuniya village during the Shravani Mela, a religious festival.
Rescue teams and officials helped the injured.
Leaders like PM Modi and the Chief Minister expressed their sadness.
The authorities are working to help those affected.
Eighteen Kanwariyas died and ten others were injured in a bus-truck collision in Deoghar, Jharkhand.
The accident occurred near Jamuniya village on Tuesday during the Shravani Mela.
A bus carrying approximately 35 devotees was struck head-on by a truck carrying gas cylinders.
Emergency services, including NDRF, responded to rescue the injured and retrieve bodies.
PM Modi and Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren expressed their grief and condolences to the families.
- Who
- Kanwariyas, truck driver, emergency services, PM Modi, and government officials.
- What
- A bus carrying Kanwariyas collided with a truck.
- When
- Tuesday during the Shravani Mela.
- Where
- Near Jamuniya village in Deoghar, Jharkhand.
- Why
- The cause of the accident is under investigation.
Reported Fatalities
Official Reports
Confirmed Fatalities
Reported Fatalities
At least 5 deaths were reported.
Official Reports
Eighteen people died in the collision.
- Incident
- Bus-Truck Collision
- Location
- Deoghar, Jharkhand
- Victims
- Kanwariyas
- Fatalities
- 18
- Injured
- 10
- Cause
- Under investigation
Sources
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