A severe road accident in Madhepura district left six people with critical injuries on Sunday morning. The crash involved a car and a truck colliding head-on.
Details of the Madhepura Collision
The incident occurred on the Murliganj-Behariganj section of State Highway 91. It happened near Rajni village within the Murliganj police station limits. Police confirmed the accident took place in the morning hours.
Injured Victims Identified
All injured individuals received treatment at Madhepura Medical College and Hospital. Their conditions remain critical. The injured persons include:
- Ramesh Chaudhary, aged 40
- Shambhu Chaudhary, aged 35
- Ramvilash Mehta, aged 34
- Aditya Kumar, aged 10
- Satyam Kumar, aged 13
- Ujjal Kumar, aged 9
Two Women Escape Unhurt
Two female occupants of the car avoided physical injuries in the collision. However, they experienced severe shock from the traumatic accident. Witnesses described them as visibly shaken by the event.
Pilgrimage Trip Turns Tragic
Police investigation revealed the group's travel purpose. All eight people in the car came from Tintoliya village. This village falls under Pratapganj police station in neighboring Supaul district.
They embarked on a journey to Mahadeopur Ghat. Their plan involved taking a holy dip in the Ganga river. The religious excursion turned disastrous when the collision occurred. Six members of the pilgrimage group sustained critical injuries during the crash.
Local authorities continue to investigate the exact cause of the head-on collision. The accident highlights ongoing road safety concerns on Bihar's state highways. Community members expressed shock over the incident involving children and adults on a spiritual journey.
