Vinay Kumar, a driver of the police department, who was an escort team of former Jharkhand chief minister Champai Soren, has
died and four others were injured in a road accident at Seraikela-Kharswan district.

The incident took place today( Wednesday) when the escort team was returning after dropping Champai Soren at his native village Jhilingora in the Saraikela district.

The accident took place when the driver lost control over the vehicle near Mudia Chowk on Seraikela-Kandra Road around 1.30 am, according to the police.

The deceased has been identified as Jharkhand State police constable Vinay Kumar.