Tragic Accident in Bihar Claims Five Lives, Injures Three

A jeep collision with a road divider in Bihar's Bhojpur district resulted in five fatalities, including two women and a child, and three critical injuries. The victims were residents of Kamaria village. The police suspect the driver lost control of the vehicle. Investigations are ongoing.

At least five people, including two women and a child, lost their lives while three others sustained critical injuries when a jeep collided with a road divider in Bihar's Bhojpur district early Thursday, according to police reports.

The tragic incident occurred on the Ara-Buxar road near Bibiganj bridge, under the Gajrajganj police station's jurisdiction. The victims have been identified as Bhoop Narayan Pathak (56), Bipul Pathak (26), Renu Devi (55), Arpita Pathak (25), and Harsh Kumar (3). The injured—Khushi Kumari (22), Madhu Devi (27), and Beli Kumari (5)—have been admitted to Ara district hospital. All victims hailed from Kamaria village in Bhojpur district.

Gajrajganj police station in-charge Hari Prasad Sharma informed reporters that it is suspected the driver lost control of the vehicle, leading to the collision. While three victims died on the spot, two others succumbed to their injuries during treatment. Family members of the deceased have been notified, and post-mortem examinations are underway. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the accident.

(With inputs from agencies.)