Accident

A tragic road Accident on NH-19 in Giridih district claimed two lives, including a 6-year-old schoolgirl, Mehak Parveen, who was hit by a car. Pyari Saw, a passenger in another vehicle, also died from injuries. The collision occurred during an overtaking attempt, leaving several others critically injured. Locals briefly blocked the highway due to ambulance delays.

The data was shared as part of a broader push to prepare fresh action plans to reduce road Accident deaths

A tragic Accident on the Amdiha over-bridge in Godda district claimed the life of 17-year-old Sara Tiwari and injured four others. Their SUV, en route to Assam for a wedding, collided with a divider around 7 am. Police suspect the driver, Sara's father, dozed off, causing the speeding vehicle to lose control, flip, and sustain severe damage.

Two separate road Accidents in Danua valley on Wednesday claimed one life and injured four others when two trucks overturned due to alleged brake failure. The incidents occurred near Jodirahi bridge and Mahanetand Kata, with pipe-laden trucks losing control on downhill stretches. Rescue operations were conducted, and traffic movement was restored.

In a significant boost to emergency medical services, Bihar's Director General of Police has unveiled two state-of-the-art life support ambulances dedicated to assisting victims of serious road Accidents on the fast-paced roads of Patna. These vehicles, capable of rapid transport during the critical 'golden hour', are now part of the 'Dial 112' emergency response system, thanks to generous private donations.

Veteran film producer R B Choudary passed away on May 5, 2026, following a road Accident in Rajasthan. Choudary was returning from a family wedding when his car swerved to avoid cows and hit a roadside barrier. The Accident resulted in significant damage to the vehicle. Choudary sustained fatal injuries. His son-in-law and driver were injured and hospitalized.

A tragic road Accident on NH-53 in Jajpur district claimed the lives of five wedding party members, including four women, and left nine others seriously injured. The Bolero they were traveling in collided with a stationary truck around 5 am.

Six people died and four were seriously injured in a road Accident in Jalaun district when an SUV returning from Ayodhya veered out of control after the driver dozed off. The vehicle collided with another ahead, with the lack of seatbelt usage contributing to the fatalities. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed grief and ordered immediate relief operations.

Following a spate of fatal Accidents, the Accident-prone Danua valley stretch on GT Road is set for structural changes. The Wildlife Institute of India has recommended elevated roads to allow safe animal passage from Gautam Buddha Wildlife Sanctuary, significantly reducing risks for both commuters and wildlife. NHAI is reviewing the proposal for technical approval.

In a devastating turn of events, a speeding truck crashed into a bus and a pickup truck in Rohtas district, resulting in the loss of five lives and leaving ten others injured. The victims were on their way home from a ceremony.

In a heart-wrenching incident on SH-55 in Begusarai, a motorcyclist’s dream of returning from a joyous wedding celebration shattered. A speeding truck veered into their path, resulting in the untimely deaths of two young lives, Aman Kumar, 25, and his brother Shivam Kumar, just 18.

Odisha witnessed a shocking 18% surge in road Accident deaths during January's road safety month, marking the steepest rise ever. Despite enforcement and awareness drives, fatalities climbed to 688, with Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, and Ganjam reporting significant increases. Experts criticize the department's effectiveness, questioning the impact of substantial spending on campaigns and consultants.

A tragic head-on collision between a passenger bus and a car in Giridih's Lal Bazar area claimed two lives and injured five others early Thursday. The car's occupants, returning from a wedding, were fatally struck by the bus. Authorities are investigating the Accident's cause, with locals assisting in rescue efforts.