Tragic Tractor Accident Claims Life of 15-Year-Old Boy in Dumka
A devastating road accident in Dumka resulted in the immediate death of a 15-year-old boy on Tuesday. The incident occurred under the jurisdiction of the Saraiyahat police station, sending shockwaves through the local community.
Details of the Fatal Incident
The deceased has been identified as Laxman Yadav, a resident of Belidhab village. According to police reports and eyewitness accounts, the tragedy unfolded on the Saraiyahat-Gadijhopa main road near Orabari.
Laxman was operating a sand-laden tractor when he reportedly lost control of the vehicle. The speeding tractor veered off the road and plunged into a roadside ditch before overturning completely.
Eyewitnesses described a harrowing scene where the young driver was trapped beneath the vehicle's engine compartment. The immense weight of the overturned tractor crushed Laxman, causing instantaneous fatal injuries.
Police Response and Investigation
Saraiyahat Officer-in-Charge Rajendra Yadav confirmed that a police team promptly responded to the accident site. The authorities arranged for the victim's body to be transported for a thorough post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.
The severely damaged tractor was recovered from the accident scene and brought to the Saraiyahat police station for further inspection. Police are investigating multiple factors that may have contributed to the tragedy, including:
- The condition of the road where the accident occurred
- Possible mechanical issues with the tractor
- The experience level of the young driver
- Whether the vehicle was overloaded with sand
This incident highlights growing concerns about road safety, particularly involving young drivers operating heavy vehicles in rural areas. The community of Belidhab village is mourning the loss of Laxman Yadav, whose promising life was cut short in this preventable tragedy.
Local authorities have urged residents to exercise extreme caution when operating vehicles, especially on rural roads that may have inadequate safety features. The investigation continues as police work to determine the precise sequence of events that led to this fatal accident.
