Wedding Bus Overturns in Jharkhand: 9 Dead, 80 Injured in Tragic Accident
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News18•19-01-2026, 03:07
Wedding Bus Overturns in Jharkhand: 9 Dead, 80 Injured in Tragic Accident
- •A wedding bus overturned in Latehar district, Jharkhand, resulting in 9 deaths and 80 injuries.
- •The accident occurred in the Mahuadanr police station area of Orsa Valley while the bus was en route to a wedding.
- •Latehar SP Gaurav Kumar confirmed the bus was carrying guests from Balrampur, Chhattisgarh, to Mahuadanr.
- •Overcrowding and brake failure are suspected causes; the driver, Vikas Pathak, reported brake malfunction.
- •Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren directed officials to provide full assistance; injured are being treated at various hospitals.
Why It Matters: A tragic wedding bus accident in Jharkhand claimed 9 lives and injured 80, prompting official response.
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