Samastipur road accident: 3 killed, 8 injured in auto-bike collision
Synopsis
Nine women from Aamsaur village were on their way to take a holy dip in the Ganges when their hired auto-rickshaw slammed head-on into a motorcycle on the Singhiaghat-Harichak road in Samastipur, Bihar. Three people died — including a farmer and his wife — and eight remain injured, one in critical condition. It is a stark reminder of the daily toll of unsafe rural roads in Bihar.
Key Takeaways
Three people were killed and eight injured in a road accident in Samastipur district, Bihar on 18 June 2025 .
The collision involved a hired auto-rickshaw carrying nine women on a pilgrimage and a motorcycle ridden by Raj Kumar Mahto (55) with his wife Sanyogita Devi (45) .
Raj Kumar Mahto and Sanyogita Devi were declared dead on arrival; Hareram Sahani (59) succumbed during treatment.
Geeta Devi was referred to Samastipur Sadar Hospital in critical condition; seven others are under treatment.
Rosera DSP Sanjay Kumar confirmed the deaths; both vehicles have been seized and a formal investigation is underway.
Three people were killed and eight others injured in Bihar's Samastipur district on Thursday, 18 June after an auto-rickshaw and a motorcycle collided head-on on the Singhiaghat-Harichak road near the Basera Bad intersection between Khoksaha and Khadiyahi Chowk, falling under the Vibhutipur police station area. The collision was severe enough to injure all 11 occupants of both vehicles, according to police and local sources.
What Happened
Preliminary information indicates that nine women from Aamsaur village had hired an auto-rickshaw to travel to the Ganges for a holy dip when the crash occurred. At the same time, Raj Kumar Mahto (55), a resident of Ward No. 5, Vibhutipur, was riding his motorcycle towards his agricultural fields with his wife Sanyogita Devi (45) riding pillion. The two vehicles collided head-on, triggering scenes of panic as local residents rushed to assist the victims.
The Deceased
All injured were transported to the Vibhutipur Community Health Centre with the help of local residents and police personnel. Doctors declared Raj Kumar Mahto and his wife Sanyogita Devi dead on arrival. A third victim, Hareram Sahani (59), a resident of Aamsaur village under Khanpur police station limits, subsequently succumbed to injuries during treatment. The bodies of all three deceased have been sent to Samastipur Sadar Hospital for post-mortem examinations.
Condition of the Injured
The on-duty doctor at the Community Health Centre, Dr Tushant, said Geeta Devi, wife of Arun Sahani of Aamsaur village, was referred to Samastipur Sadar Hospital after first aid due to her critical condition. Other injured persons identified include Pavitri Devi, Phul Shankar Devi, Tetri Devi, Sudha Devi, Amerika Devi, Sita Devi, and Mamta Devi. All are currently undergoing treatment.
Police Response and Investigation
Rosera DSP Sanjay Kumar confirmed the three fatalities and stated that both damaged vehicles have been seized. Police reached the accident site shortly after being informed and have launched an investigation into the circumstances that led to the collision. Family members of the deceased and the injured arrived at the spot and the hospital after receiving the news.
Broader Context
This incident adds to a grim pattern of road fatalities on rural Bihar highways, where overloaded auto-rickshaws and undivided two-lane roads remain a persistent safety concern. Singhiaghat-Harichak road, like many district-level routes in Bihar, lacks central dividers, making head-on collisions a recurring risk — particularly during early morning hours when pilgrimage travel peaks.
Point of View
His wife, and a fellow villager — is not a freak event; it is a statistical inevitability on undivided district highways where auto-rickshaws routinely carry more passengers than they are designed to hold. Bihar's road fatality rate remains among the highest in India, and yet enforcement of overloading norms and road engineering upgrades on routes like Singhiaghat-Harichak remain absent from policy headlines. The pilgrimage angle adds a layer of social vulnerability: rural women travelling in shared autos to reach the Ganges are among the most exposed road users in the state. Without median barriers, speed controls, and overloading penalties that are actually enforced, the next accident on this stretch is a question of when, not if.
NationPress
3 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in the Samastipur road accident on 18 June?
An auto-rickshaw carrying nine women on a pilgrimage and a motorcycle collided head-on on the Singhiaghat-Harichak road in Samastipur district, Bihar, on 18 June. Three people were killed and eight others were injured in the crash.
Who were the victims killed in the Samastipur accident?
The three fatalities were Raj Kumar Mahto (55) and his wife Sanyogita Devi (45), both residents of Vibhutipur, who were declared dead on arrival, and Hareram Sahani (59) of Aamsaur village, who succumbed during treatment at the Community Health Centre.
Where exactly did the accident occur?
The collision took place on the Singhiaghat-Harichak road near the Basera Bad intersection, between Khoksaha and Khadiyahi Chowk, under the jurisdiction of Vibhutipur police station in Samastipur district, Bihar.
What is the condition of the injured?
Eight people are injured and undergoing treatment. Geeta Devi, wife of Arun Sahani of Aamsaur village, was referred to Samastipur Sadar Hospital in critical condition after first aid. The remaining injured — including Pavitri Devi, Phul Shankar Devi, Tetri Devi, Sudha Devi, Amerika Devi, Sita Devi, and Mamta Devi — are receiving treatment.
What action has the police taken after the Samastipur accident?
Rosera DSP Sanjay Kumar confirmed the three deaths and stated that both damaged vehicles have been seized. Police reached the site shortly after being informed and have launched an investigation into the cause of the collision. Post-mortem examinations of the three deceased have been ordered at Samastipur Sadar Hospital.
