Six die in accident in Chattarpur district

Six persons, including three women, were killed and 10 were injured on Friday when the jeep in which they were travelling collided with a truck near Bamitha, about 35 km from in Chattarpur, police said.

Six persons, including three women, were killed and 10 were injured on Friday when the jeep in which they were travelling collided with a truck near Bamitha, about 35 km from in Chattarpur, police said.

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The victims were on their way to Nehmora.

The deceased were identified as Jamunia (60), Deendayal (45), Dharmdas (55), Prembai (60), Uniabai (70) and the driver of the jeep, who was yet to be identified.

Of the 10 injured, four are in serious condition.