A horrific road accident occurred in the capital city of Patna, resulting in the deaths of six people and injuries to more than a dozen others. The accident took place near Mansarovar Petrol Pump on the Bakhtiyarpur-Bihar Sharif National Highway (NH). The incident happened late at night, leading to significant casualties. Upon receiving information about the accident, police promptly arrived at the scene and transported all the injured individuals to the hospital for treatment.

Details of the Incident

SDPO of Barh, Abhishek Singh, provided details about the tragic event. He stated that six people lost their lives in a road accident on NH-31 in Bakhtiyarpur early in the morning. The injured were immediately taken to a local hospital by the police team. Out of the injured, five individuals are currently undergoing treatment. The incident is under investigation, with authorities analyzing CCTV footage, forensic evidence, and other technical data. Following initial medical aid at the local hospital, all severely injured persons were referred to Patna for advanced treatment. According to reports, the victims were traveling from Khaira in the Narhat police station area of Nawada to Umanath temple in Barh in a Scorpio vehicle for a child’s head-shaving ceremony. The accident occurred around 2:30 AM.

Fatalities and Injuries

Information from the incident reveals that approximately 12 people were traveling from Hamidpur Bara in Nawada district to attend the Umanath Mundan program in Barh. They were in two vehicles, a Scorpio and a Bolero. The speeding Scorpio collided with an unidentified vehicle from behind near Mansarovar Petrol Pump in Bakhtiyarpur. This collision resulted in the immediate death of four people inside the Scorpio. The remaining passengers were rushed to the government hospital, where two more succumbed to their injuries during treatment. Among the deceased, four were women and two were men. Currently, the police are focused on transporting the injured to Patna for further medical care.

Police Investigation and Response

The police have initiated a thorough investigation into the accident. They are examining CCTV footage from the area and gathering forensic evidence to determine the exact cause and circumstances of the crash. Technical analysis is also being conducted to piece together the sequence of events that led to this tragic incident. The local authorities are ensuring that all necessary medical assistance is provided to the injured, and efforts are being made to prevent such accidents in the future. The community is in shock, and there is a concerted effort to support the affected families during this difficult time.

The road accident in Patna highlights the need for improved road safety measures and stricter enforcement of traffic regulations. As investigations continue, the authorities are committed to bringing justice to the victims and implementing measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.