Fatal Collision in Bihar Claims Five Lives

Five people lost their lives when a jeep collided with a road divider in Bihar's Bhojpur district. The accident took place on the Ara-Buxar road near Gajrajganj. Police suspect the driver lost control. Investigations are ongoing to identify the deceased, who are believed to be from the same family.

In a tragic incident early Thursday, at least five individuals were killed when the jeep they were traveling in collided with a road divider in Bihar's Bhojpur district, according to police sources.

The accident occurred on the Ara-Buxar road near Gajrajganj, with initial reports suggesting the driver lost control of the vehicle. 'It is suspected that the driver of the jeep must have lost control of the vehicle and hit the road divider,' stated Hari Prasad Sharma, the officer in charge of the Gajrajganj Police outpost. Three victims died instantly, while two others succumbed to their injuries during medical treatment.

Authorities are actively investigating the incident and working to ascertain the identities of the deceased, who are believed to belong to a single family, Sharma added.

(With inputs from agencies.)