A tragic accident in Jharkhand's Latehar district claimed the life of a 12-year-old boy and left 17 other children injured on Thursday. The incident occurred when an overloaded auto-rickshaw, carrying students from a school, overturned after the driver lost control.
Details of the Accident
The accident took place at Baskarcha village under Mahuadanr police station limits. According to police, the auto-rickshaw was carrying around 22 students, far exceeding its capacity. The driver lost control, causing the vehicle to overturn.
The deceased has been identified as Ankur Minz, a Class-7 student at St Mikhail School in Latehar. Five of the critically injured students were referred to a hospital in Gumla district for advanced medical care, while the others were admitted to a community health centre in Mahuadanr.
Police Response
The driver and the vehicle owner fled the scene immediately after the incident. Police have launched a manhunt to apprehend them. An officer stated that efforts are underway to locate the absconding individuals.
This incident highlights the dangers of overloading vehicles, especially when transporting children. Authorities are investigating the matter and have urged strict adherence to safety norms to prevent such tragedies in the future.
