Truck Smashes Auto; Several Dead and Injured (Social media)
National News:A major road accident took place in Daniyawan, Patna district, on Saturday morning, leaving eight people dead and six others badly injured. The victims were traveling in an auto-rickshaw to attend a holy dip in the Ganga at Fatuha when a high-speed truck crashed into them.
The group of devotees had set out from Malama village in Hilsa. On the way, a truck coming at high speed hit their auto-rickshaw with such force that the small vehicle was torn apart. The scene turned tragic as bodies lay scattered, and cries for help filled the air.
Local residents rushed to the spot and immediately called the police. The injured were taken to the nearest hospital, but due to their serious condition, they were later shifted to Patna for better medical care.
Police reported that the truck driver escaped from the site after the accident, abandoning the vehicle. Search operations have started to trace him, and strict action has been assured once he is caught.
Authorities released the names of those who died in the accident:
Sanju Devi (60), wife of Rajendra Prasad
Deepika Paswan (35), wife of Dhananjay Paswan
Kusum Devi (48), wife of Chandramouli Pandey
Chandan Kumar (30), driver of the auto-rickshaw
Kanchan Pandey (34), daughter of Parshuram Pandey
Wife of Birendra Raut
Wife of Shambhu Ram
Wife of Vikas Ram
Families of the victims were left devastated as the news spread across the villages. Locals described the accident as one of the most horrifying road mishaps in recent times.
Police officials from Daniyawan said that an investigation is underway and the truck has been identified. They also confirmed that charges will be filed for reckless and dangerous driving.
Meanwhile, villagers have demanded stricter monitoring of highways, pointing out that speeding trucks are a constant danger in the area. Many said that accidents on this route have become common, and Saturday’s incident is yet another reminder of the lack of road safety.
This accident has once again underlined the urgent need for better traffic discipline and enforcement in Bihar. With poor road conditions and negligent driving, such tragedies continue to claim innocent lives, leaving families shattered and communities in mourning.
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