Six killed, two critically injured as car hits road divider in Jamshedpur

Jamshedpur: Atleast six people were killed while two others sustained critical injuries as the car they were travelling hit the road divider in Jamshedpur of Jharkhand on Monday morning, informed the police.

The deceased identity has not been ascertained yet. But all were residents of Adityapur.

The accident took place near the Circuit House Square in Bistupur police station area around 5 am, an officer said.

Reports says, a total of eight people were travelling in the car, when the car lost control over its wheels and rammed into the road divider. Following which, five died on the spot, while one died during treatment and two others sustained critical injuries.

The critical injured were immediately rescued and shifted to the MGM hospital for medical treatment.

“6 people died in a road accident in Jamshedpur after their car went uncontrolled and hit the divider. A total of 8 people, all residents of Adityapur, were there in the car at the time of the accident. Five died on the spot while one died during the treatment. Two survivors are critically injured. Further investigation is underway,” Jamshedpur Police said.