Five dead, 25 injured as wedding bus overturns in Latehar

Latehar | Desk: A tragic road accident occurred in Latehar district of Jharkhand on Sunday. A bus carrying a wedding party from Balrampur district of Chhattisgarh overturned in the Orsa Valley after losing control. At least five people died on the spot in this horrific accident, while 25 others were seriously injured.

The incident took place in the Orsa Valley, under the jurisdiction of Mahuadanr police station, where the bus lost control on a turn and overturned.

According to police information, the bus was carrying a wedding party from Balrampur in Chhattisgarh to Mahuadanr in Latehar. There were approximately 70 to 80 passengers on board. Following the accident, there were cries of distress, and local residents immediately rushed to help.

Upon receiving the information, a police team launched relief and rescue operations. All the injured have been admitted to a nearby hospital for treatment, where doctors have described their condition as stable.

The police have taken the bodies into custody and have started an investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident.

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has also expressed deep sorrow over the incident and has directed that all possible medical assistance be provided to the victims.