Truck Rams Parked Vehicle in Seraikela, Driver Injured
One Critically Hurt as Moving Hyva Collides with Stationary Truck Near Kolabira
Key Points:
- Hyva driver Kartik Lohar suffers serious injuries in early morning crash
- Following car also collides but passengers escape unhurt
- Police seize both vehicles and initiate investigation
SERAIKELA – A moving hyva truck struck a stationary vehicle near Kolabira in Seraikela early Saturday morning, leaving the driver critically injured.
The accident occurred around 12 am on Saturday. A hyva loaded with flux was traveling from Kandra towards Rajnagar. Meanwhile, another hyva stood parked by the roadside near Kolabira.
The moving truck rammed into the stationary vehicle from behind. Kartik Lohar, 27, was driving the moving hyva. He sustained serious injuries in the impact.
No one was inside the parked hyva at the time. This prevented a major tragedy. However, a car following behind also collided with the hyva.
The car passengers remained unhurt in the collision. On the other hand, the injured truck driver required immediate medical attention. Police reached the spot after receiving information.
Authorities sent Lohar to Seraikela Sadar Hospital via ambulance. He is currently undergoing treatment. The accident caused temporary traffic disruption on the route.
Chaos and congestion persisted for some time. Traffic movement was affected in the area. Moreover, police have taken both hyva trucks into custody.
Jamshedpur police have launched an investigation into the incident. Authorities are examining the circumstances leading to the collision. The exact cause of the accident is being determined.
Police are also checking if driver fatigue played a role. Furthermore, vehicle fitness records are being verified. The investigation continues as authorities piece together the sequence of events.
The incident adds to recent road accidents in the Seraikela region. Safety concerns on this particular stretch have been raised. Additionally, visibility conditions at the time are under scrutiny.

