7 killed as bus turns turtle near Ranchi

Ranchi, May 9: Seven people were killed and more than 30 injured on Monday when a bus returning from a wedding met with an accident on the outskirts of Ranchi, police said. The bus was carrying a marriage party, they said.

Around 40 people had gone to attend the marriage at Silli, about 60 km from Ranchi. While returning, the bus overturned near Kocha Jara after the driver lost control.

All the injured were admitted to a hospital in Ranchi, police said. The place where the mishap occurred is about 45 km from Ranchi. The condition of three of the injured was said to be critical.