Six Kanwariyas killed in road accident in Jharkhand's Deoghar, several injured

At least six Kanwariyas were killed and 24 others injured in a road accident in Jharkhand’s Deoghar on Tuesday. Some of the injured are said to be in critical condition. The accident occured when a bus carrying pilgrims collided with a truck carrying LPG cylinders in Jharkhand's Deoghar. The bus carrying 40 devotees was going from Deoghar to Basukinath. Deoghar DC Naman Priyash Lakra informed that the incident took place at around 5:30 in the morning on Tuesday. "The accident took place near Jamunia Chowk in Mohanpur block at around 05:30 in the morning. 6 devotees died, while 24 others are injured. Eight of the injured people are being treated at AIIMS, Deoghar and the rest are admitted to Sadar Hospital," said Deoghar DC.

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Sources said that the collision was of such great impact that a portion of the bus was completely crushed. Initial reports suggest that the accident took place as the bus driver fell asleep and lost control over the bus. The driver fell down and the bus continued moving without a driver for more than 100 meters. After the collision, the bus stopped only after hitting a p