Afghanistan, July 29 -- At least 18 Hindu pilgrims were killed in Jharkhand when their bus hit a gas-laden truck, sparking a fire and raising road safety concerns.
Indian media reported that at least 18 Hindu pilgrims were killed after a bus collided with a truck carrying gas balloons in the eastern state of Jharkhand.
The deadly accident occurred early Tuesday, July 29, in Deoghar district near the Jamunia forest, triggering a massive fire that engulfed the bus and claimed many lives.
According to the Times of India, the bus was transporting pilgrims to the Basukinath temple, one of the 12 revered Shiva shrines, when the drowsy driver struck the truck, causing the vehicle's rear to ignite completely.
However, The Indian Express reporte...