Girl, 10, Killed in Head-On Collision Between School Van and Pickup in Jharkhand

A 10-year-old girl was killed and four other children were injured on Tuesday morning when their school van was involved in a head-on collision with a speeding pickup van in Jharkhand's Deoghar district.

The accident occurred near Narangi More on the Sarath-Chitra Main Road, under the Chitra police station area. The school van was returning the children home when the pickup, coming from the opposite direction, crashed into it.

The deceased has been identified as Munni Kumari, a resident of Narangi More. Four other children—two boys and two girls—sustained injuries in the crash. They have been admitted to Deoghar's Sadar Hospital, where their condition is reported to be stable.

The school van was carrying at least 10 children, all aged between 10 and 12 years, according to Sarath Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Mujibur Ansari. The van's driver also suffered injuries but is said to be out of danger.

The pickup van driver fled the scene with his vehicle. Police have launched a detailed investigation and a manhunt to trace the absconding driver. The victim's body has been sent for post-mortem examination at the hospital.