Wife of Retired BSF Inspector Dies in Patna Bus Crash
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Synopsis
A tragic bus accident in Patna on April 23 claimed the life of Asha Devi, wife of a retired BSF inspector, while several others were injured. The accident occurred near Paijawa village, sparking concerns over driver negligence and emergency medical response delays.
Key Takeaways
- Asha Devi lost her life in a bus accident.
- The incident occurred near Paijawa village.
- The bus was carrying over 45 passengers.
- Driver negligence is suspected as the cause.
- An FIR has been filed against the bus driver.
Patna, April 23 (NationPress) A woman tragically lost her life, and numerous others sustained injuries in a vehicular mishap in Patna on Wednesday, as reported by an official.
The incident took place near Paijawa village, falling under the jurisdiction of the Patna Bypass police station.
The victim has been named as Asha Devi, the spouse of a retired Border Security Force (BSF) inspector.
Initial reports indicate that a private bus was traveling from Hazaribagh to Patna, carrying more than 45 individuals.
The bus flipped over when the driver attempted to switch from the national highway to a lower road. Eyewitness accounts suggest that the mishap was due to the driver's negligence.
After the accident, passengers trapped inside the bus had to break windows to escape.
Jaiprakash Thakur, a retired BSF inspector who was with his wife Asha Devi, mentioned that they were returning from a wedding in Hazaribagh when the incident occurred.
Asha Devi suffered severe injuries and was initially taken to Nalanda Medical College Hospital (NMCH) for treatment, but unfortunately, she passed away during treatment.
Her family has raised concerns about the delays in emergency medical assistance, alleging that over an hour elapsed at the hospital without ambulance support being provided.
Assistant Sub-Inspector Shashi Kumar Singh of Patna Zero Mile Traffic Police confirmed the accident.
He stated that an investigation is currently underway. Further updates are expected as authorities evaluate the injuries sustained and consider potential actions against the bus operator.
An FIR has been filed against the bus driver for reckless and negligent driving that resulted in the woman's death at the Patna Bypass police station. The driver and accompanying staff have fled the scene.
“We have reached out to the bus owner and requested his cooperation in the investigation. We are also pressuring the family members of the absconding driver and helpers. Our teams are actively working to apprehend them,” he added.
