A resident of Barakar and Karmatard villages of Pirtard area in Giridih district were killed in a collision between a auto and scooter on the Dumari -Giridih road here on Wednesday morning, police said. One person identified as Gopal Ray died on the spot while two others Md Mahafuz and his wife Babby Khatoon died in the hospital during their treatment.
Child of the couple Md Masum aged around 8 got head injuries in the tragic incident and has been sent to Dhanbad for better treatment.
According to reports all three have been going Giridih on their scooter while auto was coming from opposite direction collided with the vehicle.