Tragic Road Accident Claims Two Lives in Bhojpur District
Two killed in Bhojpur road accident
Hindustan Times
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Two friends, Sujit Singh (34) and Amit Kumar (26), were killed by a runaway pickup truck on the Patna-Buxar highway in Bhojpur district, Bihar, India. They were returning from a wedding when the accident occurred, prompting an investigation by local police.
- 01Two friends died in a road accident involving a runaway pickup truck.
- 02The incident occurred on the Patna-Buxar highway near the New Koilwar bridge.
- 03Victims were returning home after attending a wedding in Mahuli village.
- 04The driver of the pickup truck fled the scene.
- 05An investigation is underway with a case to be registered based on a complaint.
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On Wednesday morning, two friends, Sujit Singh (34) and Amit Kumar (26), tragically lost their lives when an out-of-control pickup truck struck them on the Patna-Buxar four-lane highway in Bhojpur district, Bihar, India. The accident occurred near the New Koilwar six-lane bridge as they were returning home to Katesar village after attending a wedding in Mahuli village. Amit died instantly, while Sujit succumbed to his injuries en route to the Koilwar Community Health Center. The driver of the pickup fled the scene, prompting local police to initiate an investigation. Narottam Chandra, the Station House Officer of Koilwar, confirmed that a complaint has been filed by Amit’s father, Nanda Mahto, and details have been forwarded to the Ara traffic police station for further action under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, an Indian penal code. Both victims were known in their community, with Sujit operating a cyber café and Amit working at a local café.
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This tragic incident highlights the dangers of road safety in the region, prompting discussions about traffic regulations and enforcement.
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