Truck Driver Flees Scene as Wedding Return Journey Ends in Tragedy
Key Points:
- Three Ranchi residents die in car-truck collision near Basia, Gumla
- Hour-long rescue operation conducted to extract victims from wreckage
- Two survivors rushed to RIMS Ranchi in critical condition
GUMLA – Three Ranchi residents lost their lives in a devastating car-truck collision near Basia, Gumla district, while returning from a wedding celebration.
The incident occurred late Wednesday near Basia Police Station.
Moreover, rescue teams worked tirelessly to free the trapped victims.
The deceased were residents of Sukhdev Nagar area.
Meanwhile, medical teams at RIMS are monitoring two critically injured survivors.
Local authorities have launched a search for the absconding truck driver.
Furthermore, the impact completely destroyed the passenger vehicle.
Police have registered a case of reckless driving.
In addition, traffic on the Gumla-Ranchi highway faced temporary disruption.
“The rescue operation was particularly challenging due to the wreckage condition,” stated a local emergency responder.
Road Safety Concerns
The stretch has witnessed five major accidents this year.
However, authorities have proposed installing speed cameras.
Meanwhile, local residents demand better street lighting.
Furthermore, the highway lacks proper emergency response facilities.
“We need immediate safety measures on this stretch,” emphasized a community leader.
