Tragic Friday in Rohtas: 5 Killed, Multiple Injured in Three Separate Road Accidents
Sasaram: A devastating series of road accidents unfolded across Rohtas district on Friday, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least five individuals, including a woman, and leaving numerous others injured. Police officials confirmed the incidents, which occurred in three separate locations, casting a shadow of grief over the region.
First Accident: Autorickshaw Rams into Divider Near Jamuhar Village
In the initial incident, two people lost their lives when an autorickshaw violently collided with a road divider near Jamuhar village, within the jurisdiction of the Dehri Mufassil police station. The vehicle was en route from Dehri to Sasaram when the driver reportedly lost control, leading to the catastrophic crash.
The deceased have been identified as Yogendra Prasad, a resident of Mangra village in Gaya district, and Lalbabu Paswan from the Madaini locality in Sasaram. Three other passengers sustained serious injuries and were promptly admitted to Narayan Medical College and Hospital in Jamuhar for urgent medical care. The bodies of the victims were transferred to Sasaram Sadar Hospital to conduct postmortem examinations.
Second Accident: Truck Collides with Autorickshaw Near Kharari Village
Under the Karghar police station area, a second tragic event unfolded when a speeding truck collided with an autorickshaw near Kharari village. This collision resulted in the deaths of two passengers and injuries to six others, including three women.
The deceased in this incident were identified as Saroj Baitha and Mahendra Paswan, both residents of Bhagwaliya village. According to police reports, the victims were returning home after cooking food at a wedding ceremony when the accident occurred. The injured were initially taken to the Trauma Centre in Sasaram and later referred to Varanasi for advanced treatment due to the severity of their conditions. Authorities have seized the truck involved in the collision as part of the ongoing investigation.
Third Accident: Sand-Laden Truck Hits Motorcycle on Dehri-Banjari Road
The third incident took place on the busy Dehri-Banjari road near Tar Bangla Chowk, where a sand-laden truck struck a motorcycle, leading to the death of a woman. The victim, Ranjoo Devi of Amra village under Tilouthu block, was traveling with her son and daughter to Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya at Akorhigola at the time of the accident.
Tragically, Ranjoo Devi died on the spot, while her children narrowly escaped with their lives. Police officials sent her body to a government hospital for a postmortem examination to determine the exact cause of death and gather further evidence.
Police Response and Investigation
In response to these heartbreaking events, police have registered cases for all three incidents and are actively investigating the causes behind each accident. The investigations aim to uncover factors such as driver negligence, vehicle conditions, and road safety issues that may have contributed to the tragedies.
This series of accidents highlights ongoing concerns about road safety in the region, prompting calls for increased vigilance and preventive measures to avert similar incidents in the future.
