Fire in Dumka After Truck Collision Destroys Multiple Vehicles, Causes Casualties

A fire broke out in Dumka, Jharkhand, after a truck carrying flammable cigarette lighters was hit from behind by another vehicle, igniting the cargo and spreading flames to nearby trucks. Four vehicles were reportedly burned, with at least one person dead and another seriously injured. Firefighting efforts brought the blaze under control, though authorities remain vigilant against reignition. Investigations are ongoing, including reports of a delayed emergency response and involvement of additional vehicles carrying hazardous materials.