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News1818-01-2026, 23:16

Jharkhand Bus Tragedy: 9 Dead, 80 Injured as Wedding Bus Overturns; Overcrowding Suspected

  • Nine people died and 80 were injured after a bus carrying wedding guests overturned in Latehar district, Jharkhand.
  • The accident occurred at Orsa Valley under Mahuadanr police station limits while the bus was en route to a wedding.
  • Superintendent of Police Kumar Gaurav stated the bus was coming from Balrampur, Chhattisgarh, for a wedding in Mahuadanr.
  • Overcrowding is believed to be a major cause; the bus driver, Vikas Pathak, reported brake failure.
  • Chief Minister Hemant Soren directed the Latehar deputy commissioner to ensure proper medical facilities for the injured.

Why It Matters: A tragic bus accident in Jharkhand claimed 9 lives and injured 80 wedding guests, with overcrowding and brake failure cited.

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