Jharkhand Bus Tragedy: Wedding Joy Turns to Mourning; 9 Dead, Over 50 Injured in Latehar

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News18•19-01-2026, 08:38
Jharkhand Bus Tragedy: Wedding Joy Turns to Mourning; 9 Dead, Over 50 Injured in Latehar
- •A passenger bus overturned in Orsa Valley, Latehar district, Jharkhand, turning a wedding celebration into a tragedy.
- •The accident resulted in 9 confirmed deaths and over 50 injuries; several injured remain in critical condition.
- •More than 50 people from Piparsut village were traveling to Lodh village for a wedding when the driver lost control on a sharp turn.
- •Five died on the spot, one in Mahuadanr, and two more at Gumla Sadar Hospital, bringing the total fatalities to nine.
- •Local residents and administration rescued the injured, who were transported to Mahuadanr and Gumla Sadar Hospital; police are investigating high speed and a sharp turn as causes.
Why It Matters: A bus accident in Latehar, Jharkhand, killed 9 and injured over 50, devastating a wedding party.
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