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PM Modi expresses grief over fatal road accident in Jharkhand's Khunti

Seven people died and one person was injured after an overspeeding truck ran over a crowd in Khunti district.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep anguish on Friday regarding a road accident in the Khunti district of Jharkhand that resulted in seven deaths and one injury, according to ANI.

The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) stated on X that the Prime Minister extended his condolences to the families of the deceased and wished for the quick recovery of the injured person.

The Khunti Superintendent of Police (SP) said an overspeeding truck ran over several people who had gathered at a spot following an accident involving a scooty rider.

In a statement shared by the PMO, Narendra Modi said he was deeply pained by the loss of lives in the mishap and was praying for the speedy recovery of those injured.

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