Dense fog blanketed Patna early this morning, turning a routine drive into a deadly disaster. Three vehicles collided head-on near the city’s outskirts, claiming two lives and leaving four others critically injured. Eyewitnesses described a chaotic scene where visibility dropped to near zero, catching drivers completely off guard.
The accident occurred around 6:30 AM on a busy stretch prone to winter haze. A speeding truck reportedly slammed into a passenger car, which then spun into an oncoming auto-rickshaw. Rescue teams battled through the mist to extricate trapped victims, rushing them to nearby hospitals. Two men, identified as the truck driver and a car passenger, succumbed to their injuries en route.
Local traffic police have launched an investigation, pointing to poor visibility and excessive speed as primary culprits. ‘Fog like this demands extreme caution,’ said a senior officer. ‘Drivers must use fog lights and maintain distance.’ This tragedy underscores Bihar’s recurring winter road safety woes, where fog-related mishaps spike annually.
Authorities have issued advisories urging reduced speeds and hazard lights in low-visibility conditions. As families mourn the loss, the incident serves as a grim reminder: in the grip of fog, one wrong move can be fatal. Enhanced patrolling and awareness campaigns are now underway to prevent repeats.