Seraikela, Nov. 23 -- An accident in HadiBhanga village in Seraikela district, claimed the lives of a father and his young daughter on Sunday.
The incident occurred when a truck carrying road construction materials lost control and overturned onto a house situated by the roadside.
The deceased have been identified as 30-year-old Birbal Murmu and his two-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Anushree Murmu.
At around 8:30 am, the speeding truck reportedly lost balance and toppled over at the edge of their house. Both father and daughter, who were sitting near the spot, were crushed to death on the scene.
Birbal's wife sustained severe injuries and was immediately rushed to the hospital with the help of local residents. She is currently undergoin...