In a shocking incident in Bihar’s Samastipur district, a speeding car turned a peaceful temple visit into a nightmare, ramming into six devotees and leaving three in critical condition. The tragedy unfolded near Tajpur’s Bhairakhda Kali Pokhar, where locals were heading for worship at Karikh Baba shrine.
Eyewitnesses described the horrifying moment when the vehicle, reportedly traveling at over 100 km/h, plowed into the group without warning. Chaos erupted as the injured cried for help, and the enraged crowd took matters into their own hands, vandalizing the car before pushing it into a nearby pond.
The victims, including a woman and members of a family associated with local sarpanch Poonam Devi, were rushed to a nearby hospital. Medical teams are battling to stabilize the three most severely hurt individuals, while the others fight painful injuries.
The driver fled the scene amid the pandemonium, escaping the wrath of the villagers. Police have launched a manhunt, tracing the vehicle’s number plate to identify and apprehend the reckless motorist. ‘We demand immediate arrest and strict punishment,’ fumed local residents, who gathered at the site demanding justice.
This heartbreaking accident has cast a pall over the community, highlighting the deadly perils of speeding on rural roads. Authorities are investigating the exact cause, but preliminary reports point to excessive velocity as the prime culprit. As families pray for the victims’ recovery, the incident serves as a grim reminder for road safety awareness across Bihar.