Tragic Road Accident Claims Three Lives in Bihar Ahead of Chhath Festival
A devastating car crash in Katihar, Bihar, resulted in three fatalities as a family headed for Ganga bathing during Chhath.
Katihar, November 13 (Daily Kiran) : A tragic road accident occurred in Katihar, Bihar, on November 13, as a family was en route to Ganga bathing for the Chhath festival. A speeding car collided with a stationary truck loaded with sand on the Manihari four-lane road. The impact was so severe that the vehicle was left mangled. Three people, including a husband and wife, died at the scene, while two others sustained serious injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital.
The family, hailing from Bagna, was traveling with neighbors to participate in the sacred rituals of Chhath. Reports indicate that the driver lost control of the car, which subsequently crashed into the parked truck. The deceased have been identified as Shambhu Singh (68), his wife Usha Singh (64), and Manju Rani Shah.
The accident caused chaos at the scene, with local residents and police working together to extricate the injured from the wreckage. The news of the three fatalities has left the Bagna community in mourning, with families devastated by the loss.
Subodh Singh, a relative, recounted that the family had left home around 4 a.m. for the Ganga bath. He learned of the accident while asleep and rushed to the scene. Upon arrival at the hospital, he discovered that all three victims had succumbed to their injuries. He criticized the driver for the crash, noting that the truck was stationary when the collision occurred.
Vishnu Singh, another family member, expressed frustration with local authorities, claiming that the victims could have been saved had emergency services responded in time. He stated that multiple calls were made to the administration and ambulance services, but help did not arrive promptly. The deceased included his father Shambhu Nath Singh, mother Usha Devi Singh, and neighbor Manju Rani. Among the six people in the car, the driver, a five-year-old girl, and a 15-year-old nephew survived the crash.
The community is now grappling with the aftermath of this devastating incident, especially as families had gathered for the festive season.
