Tragic Car Crash in Bihar Claims Lives of Three Youths After High-Speed Live-Stream
A festive outing turned into a devastating tragedy in Madhepura district, Bihar, late Friday night, as four young friends lost their lives in a horrific car accident after live-streaming their high-speed joyride on Facebook. The incident occurred when their speeding SUV lost control, crashed through a bridge railing, and plunged into the Sursar river, resulting in three confirmed deaths and one person still missing.
Details of the Fatal Joyride and Accident
The group had left Madhepura on Friday evening to attend the Dinabhadhri fair in Gwalpara. Around midnight, they went live on social media for nearly three minutes, dancing inside the moving car to loud Bhojpuri songs. The video footage showed the speedometer repeatedly touching 140 kmph as the youths laughed, shouted, and referred to themselves as "Rangbaaz". Barely an hour after the live session, the accident took place on National Highway 106 near the Arar Ghat bridge under the Arar police station area.
Police received information around 2 am on Saturday and immediately launched a rescue operation. The damaged car was found with shattered windows and deployed airbags. Two bodies were recovered from inside the vehicle, while the third was found nearby in the morning. Udakishunganj sub-divisional police officer Avinash Kumar stated that a State Disaster Response Force team had been deployed to search for the fourth person, but the body had not been located by Saturday night.
Police Investigation and Victim Identities
According to the police, the SUV was racing at over 120 kmph when the driver, distracted by excitement and loud music, lost control. The vehicle first hit a roadside paan stall and an electric pole before crashing through the bridge railing and tumbling 20 feet into the river below. The police have reviewed the live-stream video as part of their investigation and instructed the station house officer to check the sequence of events.
The victims have been identified as:
- Ghanshyam Kumar, 28, from Jaipalpatti in Madhepura district
- Ankit Kumar, 26, from Mokma in Saharsa district
- Basant Kumar, 23, from Forsahi in Saharsa district
Their bodies were sent to the sadar hospital for post-mortem examination, and the wrecked vehicle was impounded. Sagar Kumar, 22, from Jaipalpatti in the sadar police station area, remains missing, with rescue teams continuing their search in the river.
Community Impact and Safety Concerns
This tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, highlighting the dangers of reckless driving and distracted behavior, especially during social media activities. Authorities are urging the public to prioritize safety on the roads, emphasizing the risks associated with high-speed travel and in-car distractions. The search operation for the missing youth is ongoing, with hopes for a swift resolution to bring closure to the affected families.
