Vehicle carrying women from ration shop plunges into branch canal in Chakulia block
Swift local response aids victims before ambulance arrives at accident scene.
JAMSHEDPUR – A tempo carrying female passengers overturned into a branch canal near Machadiha village in Jamua panchayat of Chakulia block on Wednesday.
The vehicle (JH 05 CE 5496), traveling from Kerukochha to Machadiha, was transporting 11 women who had collected rations.
Six individuals sustained injuries in the accident, including:
– Shiv Shankar Giri (35), the driver from Khejuria
– Somvari Gop (65) of Machadiha
– Sahadri Munda (60)
– Raymani Soren (47)
– Thakurmani Soren (60)
– Basanti Soren (30)
"The tempo lost control on the canal’s service road," reported an eyewitness who wished to remain anonymous.
Local villagers quickly responded, rescuing the driver who was trapped inside the overturned vehicle.
A 108 ambulance was called to the scene, transporting the injured to the Community Health Center for treatment.
The accident occurred as the women were returning from collecting rice from a ration dealer in Kerukochha.
This incident highlights the potential dangers of overloaded public transportation on rural roads.
Local authorities are likely to investigate the cause of the accident and the vehicle’s condition.
The quick response of villagers in alerting emergency services potentially prevented more serious outcomes.
This event may prompt discussions about improving road safety measures in the area, particularly near water bodies.
Community members expressed concern about the frequency of such accidents and the need for better infrastructure.
