Tragedy struck in Ranchi when a mother and daughter riding a scooter were killed instantly after being hit by a speeding truck on Kanke Road. The accident took place on Friday morning, causing shock and anger among the local community. Residents immediately converged at the site, placing the victims’ bodies on the road and using barricades to block traffic, protesting the incident. The police, including officers from the Sakanake police station, arrived to manage the situation and control the agitated crowd. The mother, who worked as a nurse, was on her way to school with her daughter when the accident happened near Joda Pul on Kanke Road. A cement-laden truck was involved in the fatal collision. The police are currently working to restore normalcy and reopen Kanke Road. Discussions with the enraged locals are ongoing. The police have pledged to take stern action against the truck driver responsible for the deaths. The incident highlights a concerning pattern of road accidents in Ranchi, following a recent incident on Harmu Bypass Road where a speeding car caused the death of three family members.
