Tragic Road Incident in Sitamarhi, Bihar Claims Four Lives
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Synopsis
A tragic road accident in Sitamarhi, Bihar claimed four lives when a speeding truck collided with a three-wheeler. The victims, all from the same family, were trapped in the vehicle. The truck driver is still at large, and the local community demands immediate action for better road safety measures.
Key Takeaways
- A speeding truck crashed into a three-wheeler.
- Four individuals died in the accident.
- The truck driver fled the scene.
- Local residents demand better road safety measures.
- The authorities are investigating the incident.
Patna, March 8 (NationPress) A fast-moving truck crashed into a three-wheeler in the Sitamarhi district of Bihar on Saturday evening, resulting in the tragic deaths of four individuals.
The incident occurred on the Sitamarhi highway due to reckless and careless driving.
The victims, who were aboard the three-wheeler, have been identified as Bharat Kumar, Anjali Devi (Bharat Kumar's wife), Rita Kumari (Bharat Kumar's daughter), and Satyendra Kumar, the driver of the three-wheeler.
All victims were residents of Sitamarhi district. After the tragic collision, the truck driver and conductor managed to escape, leaving the vehicle at the scene.
The district police have arrested the truck conductor, who was injured during the incident. He initially attempted to flee the scene. The truck driver remains at large, prompting a manhunt to locate him.
Ram Krishna, DSP of Sadar Range Sitamarhi, remarked: "We have apprehended the truck conductor and are actively pursuing the driver. A case has been filed against him for reckless driving leading to the death of four individuals. We have notified the families of the victims regarding the tragic accident. All victims perished at the scene."
The accident caused chaos at the site, with local residents expressing their anger over the poor road safety measures. Locals alleged that the truck driver was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash.
The force of the collision was so severe that the truck ended up on top of the auto, trapping the four passengers inside.
In the aftermath, Sadar DSP Ram Krishna and a significant police presence arrived promptly at the scene. They managed to rescue the trapped victims from the mangled three-wheeler.
The deceased have been sent for a post-mortem at Sadar Hospital. The local community is calling for stringent road safety regulations in Sitamarhi.
The authorities have launched an investigation into the incident and have promised decisive action against the culpable driver. The search for the truck driver continues.
