7 Killed as Patna-Bound Bus Overturns in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh

Hazaribagh: A Patna-bound bus overturned in Hazaribagh district in Jharkhand on Thursday, leaving as many as seven people de and many injured. According sources, tragedy unfolded at Gorhar Police Station area, around 50 km away from district hequarters, a senior officer said.
 

tragic incident occurred when bus, with around 50 passengers onboard, overturned while it was taking a turn. 

Sources revealed that bus was plying to Kolkata from Patna. accident is said to have taken place at around 6.30am. Soon after police received information about accident, a police team rushed to spot to assist in rescue and relief operations.

"Seven deaths have been confirmed so far. Some more people may be trapped in bus," news agency PTI quoted Hazaribagh SP Arvind Kumar Singh as saying.

identity of deceased has not been established yet. Meanwhile, locals have blamed bus driver for negligence. A local, while speaking to PTI, said driver lost control over vehicle due to over speeding.

Police have launched an investigation into accident. No arrests have been me yet. More details are awaited.