Ranchi: One person died on the spot in a road accident near Bhusur TOP under the Dhurwa police station area on Thursday. The incident occurred when the victim was crossing the road and was hit by a speeding vehicle. The impact was so severe that the person died instantly at the accident site.
The vehicle involved in the accident reportedly fled from spot after the collision. Angered by the incident, local residents began a protest with body, demanding justice.
Protesters placed body on road and completely blocked traffic, demanding compensation for victim’s family and immediate arrest of speeding vehicle driver. Due to road blockade, traffic movement came to a halt around Dhurwa Bhusur TOP area, causing inconvenience to commuters.
On receiving information, police personnel from Dhurwa police station and Bhusur TOP reached spot with additional force. Police officials tried to pacify protesters and assured them that accused driver would be arrested soon and appropriate action would be taken as per law.