How Did 3 Members of a Hazaribag Family Die When a Truck Hit Their Car on NH-33 in Chutupalu Valley?

How Did 3 Members of a Hazaribag Family Die When a Truck Hit Their Car on NH-33 in Chutupalu Valley?

A Durga Puja family reunion ended in tragedy for a Hazaribag family when three of its members were killed in a road accident on the Ranchi-Patna stretch of NH-33 in Chutupalu valley. The crash occurred in the intervening hours of Sunday and Monday, 11-12 October 2026.

The victims were identified as Priyanshu Chakraborty (70), a retired bank employee, his son Pranay (35), and his daughter-in-law Pronayi. Police said Priyanshu and his wife Reena had travelled to Ranchi to receive Pranay and Pronayi, and the family was returning when the tragedy struck.

According to Ramgarh police station officer in-charge Gajendra Kumar Pandey, the truck hit the family's car from behind. A police team reached the spot and began a rescue operation. Pranay and Pronayi died on the spot. Reena suffered minor injuries and is undergoing treatment.

The tragedy has once again drawn attention to safety concerns in Chutupalu Valley, a stretch known for road accidents.

Frequently asked questions

Who died in the Chutupalu valley crash?

Three members of a Hazaribag family were killed: Priyanshu Chakraborty (70), a retired bank employee, his son Pranay (35), and his daughter-in-law Pronayi.

Where and when did the crash happen?

The crash occurred on the Ranchi-Patna stretch of National Highway 33 in Chutupalu valley, Jharkhand, in the intervening night of Sunday and Monday (11-12 October 2026).

What caused the crash?

According to Ramgarh police officer in-charge Gajendra Kumar Pandey, a truck hit the family's car from behind.

Was anyone injured?

Yes. Reena, the wife of Priyanshu Chakraborty, suffered minor injuries and is undergoing treatment.

Why was the family travelling?

The family was on a Durga Puja reunion trip. Priyanshu and Reena had travelled to Ranchi to receive their son Pranay and daughter-in-law Pronayi.