Four Lives Lost in Scorpio-Truck Collision on NH-27 in Bihar
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Patna, March 5 (NationPress) A tragic road accident claimed the lives of four individuals on Thursday near Khopa Chowk along NH-27 within the jurisdiction of the Phulparas police station in Madhubani district, Bihar.
As reported by local authorities, a Scorpio vehicle registered in Haryana collided head-on with a truck. The force of the impact was so intense that the Scorpio was left completely wrecked.
Initial investigations indicate that the Scorpio, traveling from Darbhanga, unexpectedly crossed the median near Khopa Chowk and entered the wrong lane, leading to the collision with the oncoming truck.
Authorities believe that driving on the incorrect side of the road may have contributed to this devastating accident. The police are currently recording statements from the truck driver and witnesses as part of the ongoing inquiry.
The victims have been identified as residents of Kurukshetra district in Haryana, namely Sanjeev Kumar, Kapil Kumar, and Vikas Kumar. The identity of the fourth victim remains unconfirmed.
According to police sources, the occupants of the Scorpio were visiting Bihar at the time.
Efforts are being made to reach out to the vehicle owner using the provided registration details.
The deceased bodies have been sent to Sadar Hospital in Madhubani for a post-mortem examination.
Station House Officer Vikram Acharya stated that the collision was of a highly severe nature.
"A truck collided with a Scorpio registered in Haryana. One individual lost their life on the spot, while three others succumbed to their injuries during transportation to the hospital. The deceased have been identified as residents of Kurukshetra district in Haryana," Acharya reported.
He further noted that one victim died instantly at the scene, while the other three passed away while being taken to the sub-divisional hospital in Jhanjharpur.
The truck driver, who is currently stable, has been detained for questioning and is receiving treatment at the hospital.
Police are investigating whether negligence or lane violations caused this tragic incident.
Traffic on NH-27 was temporarily disrupted following the accident, prompting authorities to establish alternative routes to resume normal traffic flow.
Further investigations are ongoing.