In Rohtas district of Bihar, three people died and two were seriously injured in a powerful collision between a speeding Scorpio and an auto-rickshaw. Police sent the bodies for post-mortem and impounded both vehicles.
Rohtas: A terrible road accident occurred late Monday night in the Nokha police station area of Rohtas district, Bihar. Three people tragically died and two others were seriously injured in a collision between a speeding Scorpio and an auto-rickshaw. As soon as news of the accident broke, local residents and police rushed to the scene. The injured have been admitted to Sasaram Sadar Hospital for treatment. Police have taken custody of the bodies of the deceased and sent them for post-mortem. The accident has raised questions about road safety and the disregard for traffic rules in the area.
How the Accident Happened
According to available information, the auto-rickshaw was traveling from Sasaram towards Bikramganj. At that moment, a speeding Scorpio coming from the opposite direction hit the auto-rickshaw forcefully. The impact was so severe that the auto-rickshaw was completely wrecked.
According to local residents, the accident occurred around 11 PM. Eyewitnesses to the accident stated that the Scorpio was traveling at an excessively high speed, and the driver lost control of the vehicle. This accident has reignited the debate on road accidents and speed control in the region.
Identification of the Deceased
The three individuals who lost their lives in this tragic accident have been identified. The two deceased auto-rickshaw passengers are Srikant Prasad and Kishore Paswan, residents of Karmani Khurd village in Bikramganj. The third deceased was identified as Ashish Kumar, son of the late Lalan Prasad, a resident of Nokha.
A wave of grief has swept through the families and villagers. Local residents and family members are in deep shock due to the accident. According to the police, the bodies will be handed over to their families after the post-mortem.
Scorpio Occupants Fled
Immediately after the accident, all occupants of the Scorpio abandoned the vehicle and fled. However, local residents caught one young man and severely beat him.
Police, who arrived at the scene, brought the situation under control, rescued the young man from the crowd, and took him to the police station. Both vehicles have been impounded by the police. The police are now investigating to identify and arrest all suspects.
Treatment of the Injured Continues in Hospital
The treatment of the two seriously injured individuals is ongoing at Sasaram Sadar Hospital. According to doctors, the condition of the injured is stable, but they are being kept under careful observation.
Police have increased patrolling in the area and issued instructions to implement road safety measures. The local administration has also ensured that vehicle drivers and the public are warned to exercise caution to prevent such accidents in the future.
