Road 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.

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.

A truck, granted special permission for waste collection despite multiple challans, fatally struck two cousins on Ashoka Road. The permit's validity until 2026 is now under review for cancellation. Police are conducting raids in Bihar to apprehend the driver, while the victims' family expresses distress over the lack of updates and arrests.

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.

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

Jharkhand State Disaster Management Authority has decided to increase the ex-gratia amount for Road accident victims' kin from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 4 lakh, bringing them at par with other disaster victims. The authority also plans to form an SOP for the Emergency Response Support System and extend the Yuva Aapda Mitra Scheme to more districts.

A speeding luxury bus overturned on the Purvanchal Expressway in Sultanpur, injuring over 60 passengers. The bus, reportedly overloaded and driven by a conductor or helper, was traveling from Ludhiana to Azamgarh. Rescue operations were swift, with critically injured passengers transferred to higher medical facilities.

Malayalam actor Santhosh Nair tragically passed away after a Road accident in Pathanamthitta. His car collided with a lorry, and he later suffered a fatal heart attack while undergoing treatment. Nair, who began his career in 1982 and appeared in over 100 films, was known for his versatile roles. His latest film, 'Mohiniyattam', is currently in theatres.