A serious road accident occurred in Muzaffarpur district, Bihar, on the morning of Kartik Purnima, leaving five women injured. The incident took place near Bakhra Gudri Bazar in the Saraiya police station area when a speeding vehicle collided with two auto-rickshaws carrying women headed for a ritual bath at Rewa Ghat. The crash happened when a fast-moving vehicle first struck one auto-rickshaw with great force. The auto driver attempted to avoid the collision but lost control and crashed into a second auto-rickshaw traveling in the same direction. The impact created chaos at the scene as multiple women passengers were injured. All five injured women were traveling to perform the traditional ritual bath at Rewa Ghat on the auspicious occasion of Kartik Purnima. The collision involved a total of three vehicles, causing significant damage to both auto-rickshaws. Local residents immediately responded to the emergency, gathering at the accident site. The vehicle driver responsible for initiating the collision could not escape due to the crowd and was apprehended by locals. Police from Saraiya station reached the location promptly after receiving information about the accident. The injured women were transported to a nearby health center for medical treatment. Authorities have taken all three vehicles involved in the crash into custody and detained the driver who caused the initial impact. Both auto-rickshaw drivers sustained minor injuries in the collision.
Details of the Morning Collision
The accident happened early in the morning near Bakhra Gudri Bazar in the Saraiya police jurisdiction of Muzaffarpur district. A high-speed vehicle first rammed into an auto-rickshaw with tremendous force. The auto driver made efforts to save his vehicle from the impact but lost control completely. In his attempt to avoid further damage, the auto-rickshaw veered off course and collided with another auto-rickshaw traveling nearby. The second auto was also carrying women passengers heading to Rewa Ghat for ritual bathing on Kartik Purnima. The chain of collisions resulted in injuries to passengers in both vehicles. Eyewitnesses reported that the initial collision was extremely forceful, causing the first auto to spin out of control. The situation created immediate panic among passengers and bystanders. The accident scene became crowded within minutes as local residents rushed to help the injured women. Both auto-rickshaws suffered significant damage in the crash. The sudden nature of the accident left little time for drivers to take preventive action, leading to the unfortunate chain of events.
Injured Women Receive Medical Care
All five injured women from both auto-rickshaws were promptly transported for medical treatment. Local people assisted in getting the victims to the health facility quickly. One of the injured auto drivers, Munna Kumar Bhagat, is a resident of Badka Basoli village in the Jaitpur police station area. He was carrying four women passengers from Jaitpur Repura to Rewa Ghat when the collision occurred. The speeding vehicle struck his auto suddenly, causing it to crash into the second auto. Another woman from Basoli village, who was traveling in the second auto-rickshaw, also sustained injuries in the accident. All the injured women are currently receiving treatment at PHC Saraiya, where medical staff are monitoring their condition. Saraiya police station in-charge Subhash Mukhiya confirmed that five women were injured in the accident and that all are receiving proper medical care. The auto drivers suffered only minor injuries compared to their passengers. Health officials have stated that the injured are being closely observed and necessary treatment is being provided.
Police Investigation and Vehicle Seizure
Saraiya police station officers arrived at the accident site promptly after receiving notification. The vehicle driver responsible for causing the initial collision attempted to flee but was prevented by the large crowd that had gathered. Local residents caught and held the driver until police arrived. Authorities took immediate action by seizing all three vehicles involved in the accident. The driver who initiated the chain of collisions has been taken into custody for questioning. Police have begun investigating the circumstances that led to the crash. Both auto-rickshaw drivers have been questioned about the sequence of events. Officers are examining whether excessive speed was the primary cause of the accident. The damaged auto-rickshaws and the other vehicle have been impounded for forensic examination. Investigators are collecting statements from eyewitnesses who saw the collision occur. The police are also reviewing if any additional factors contributed to the severity of the crash. Authorities are working to determine appropriate legal action against the driver responsible for the accident. The investigation continues as officials gather all relevant evidence.
Additional Incident in Saraiya Area
In a separate incident in the Supna area of Saraiya, another concerning situation emerged on the same day. An elderly man identified as 'Bhagat Ji' was found lying unconscious beside the road. He had been riding a motorcycle when he apparently lost control of the vehicle. Local residents discovered him lying motionless on the roadside and immediately took action. They transported the unconscious man to a medical facility for emergency treatment. According to information gathered, he was also traveling to Rewa Ghat for the ritual bath on Kartik Purnima when the incident occurred. The exact cause of his fall from the motorcycle remains unclear. Medical personnel are examining him to determine whether he suffered any serious injuries. It is not yet known if the fall resulted from a collision, mechanical failure, or a medical emergency. Local authorities have been informed about this separate incident as well. The coincidence of multiple accidents on the same day in the Saraiya area has raised concerns about road safety during festival periods when traffic increases significantly.
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