Truck loses control, rams into multiple vehicles in Bhagalpur; six dead, many critically injured
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- •A truck lost control on National Highway 80 in Bhagalpur, Bihar, colliding with multiple vehicles.
- •Six people, including two women and two children, have died in the accident.
- •Authorities suspect the accident was caused by the truck's excessive speed and the driver's negligence.
- •The district administration and police have launched an investigation, and demands for improved road safety have been raised.
A horrific road accident occurred in Bhagalpur, Bihar, on Sunday morning. A truck lost control on National Highway 80, colliding with several vehicles. Six people, including two women and two children, have died in the accident, while many others sustained critical injuries, local sources said.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the truck driver suddenly lost control and rammed into oncoming vehicles. Eyewitnesses at the scene reported that the truck was moving at high speed and swerved out of control while braking. As a result, several passengers, including women and children, were crushed under the truck. Local authorities swiftly arrived at the scene and launched a rescue operation.
Among the deceased are Bhagalpur locals Rameshwar Prasad, his wife, and their two children, according to reports.
Following the accident, police and fire brigade teams arrived at the spot. Critically injured victims were rushed to nearby hospitals. The district administration has initiated an investigation into the incident. Authorities suspect that the truck's excessive speed and the driver's negligence may have caused the accident. Further details are expected after a thorough probe, local police superintendent said.
