10 labourers feared killed in Jharkhand road mishap

Ten labourers were feared killed and over 20 others suffered critical injuries when a truck in which they were travelling fell into a gorge.

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Garhwa (jharkhand) | January 14, 2010 05:02 PM IST

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Ten labourers were feared killed and over 20 others suffered critical injuries when a truck in which they were travelling fell into a gorge at Bhagwan Ghati area,about 60 km from here,police said.

There are casualties. Only after reaching the spot can we give the exact figure, SP Richard Lakra told newsmen here.

According to officials in Bhavanathpur police station,in whose area the mishap took place,10 persons were feared killed when the truck carrying over 50 labourers overturned and fell in the gorge.

The labourers were returning from Sasaram,where they had been working in the agriculture sector,police said.

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