Muzaffarpur Horror: Speeding Sand Truck Rams Auto, 5 Critical
A speeding sand-laden hyva truck rammed into an auto-rickshaw in Muzaffarpur, leaving five people fighting for their lives.
A devastating road accident occurred in the Muzaffarpur district on Thursday when a speeding sand-laden hyva truck collided head-on with an auto-rickshaw, leaving five passengers fighting for their lives. The crash took place near the Savha Bhatandi petrol pump, falling under the jurisdiction of the Sakra police station.
Chaos on the Road
According to eyewitnesses, the disaster was triggered by the reckless speed of the hyva truck. The driver reportedly lost control of the heavy, sand-laden vehicle, which then plowed into the auto-rickshaw with immense force. The impact was so severe that the passengers were critically injured on the spot.
Local residents rushed to the scene immediately after the collision. Working together, they managed to rescue the victims from the wreckage and transported them to the Sakra Referral Hospital for emergency care.
Victims Identified
The five individuals injured in the crash have been identified as:
- Madhumala Kumari, wife of Vijay Kumar Singh, resident of Baligaon.
- Hira Ram, son of Shambhu Ram, resident of Katesar.
- Nasra Khatoon, daughter of Mohammad Shamim, resident of Lalganj.
- Vasima Praveen, daughter of Mohammad Shamim, resident of Lalganj.
- Priyanka, a resident of Marwan.
Medical Emergency and Police Action
Due to the critical nature of their injuries, the medical team at Sakra Referral Hospital determined that the victims required more advanced care. Consequently, all five injured persons were referred to the Muzaffarpur Medical College and Hospital for specialized treatment. Their condition remains critical.
The incident was confirmed by Rajkumar, the officer in charge of the Sakra police station. He stated that the police have acted swiftly to seize the hyva truck involved in the accident. Further investigations are underway to determine the exact circumstances leading to the driver's loss of control.
The harrowing details of the crash were corroborated by Subodh Kumar Singh, an eyewitness to the event, and Priyanka, one of the injured passengers who survived the impact.