Two youths were killed, when a motorcycle bearing registration number JH02T- 1344, on which they travelling collided with truck having registration number RJ-02 9A-9589, on National Highway-2 near Gandhi-nagar under Dumari police station in Giridih district on Monday. The motorcycle was completely damaged in the accident.
According to police sources, Jabir Ansari and Mollana Kudus were struck by a speeding truck on the back side near Gandhi Nagar village on NH-2. The truck also rammed into another truck which was parked on the highway near Gandhi nagar village. The truck was on its way from Kolkata to Delhi. Three people including two drivers and one helper — Deepak Kumar, Gayan Sing and Chintaman Kumar got injured in the accident. They are undergoing treatment at Dhanbad and their condition is critical.
Dumari Officer-in charge, Shyam Chander Singh said that they are investigating into the case and at present, it can be ascertained exactly as to what led to the mishap. later, the irate villagers blocked NH-2 demanding compensation for families of the deceased.