Four Killed, Including Infant, as Truck Hits Tempo in Saran
A deadly road accident in Saran district of Bihar has left four people dead, including a nine-month-old baby girl. Multiple people were also injured when an out-of-control truck struck a passenger tempo late at night.
The crash occurred near Bhainsmara village, falling under Gadkha police station. The tempo, which was travelling from Chhapra to Gadkha with passengers, was hit by the truck. The force of the impact badly damaged the vehicle.
Witnesses said the tempo had many passengers inside. As it approached Bhainsmara village, the speeding truck engulfed it. Hearing the crash, people from nearby areas ran to the site. Passengers stuck in the crumpled tempo were rescued and brought out.
Police also reached the spot after receiving word of the accident and launched rescue efforts. Injured persons were moved to hospital with help from locals and police. Some of them are reported to be in serious condition.
The deceased have been identified as Anu Kumari, 26, wife of Vishal Kumar Ram of Poora Chhapra village in Parsa police station area; Aman Kumar, 15, son of Bhola Prasad of Katra in Bhagwan Bazar police station area; Ashish Kumar, 25, son of Surendra Prasad of Ashutosh Lane, Ratanpura, Bhagwan Bazar; and Nishu Kumari, nine months old, the child of Anu Kumari.
Among the injured are Vishal Kumar Ram and a child. They have been admitted to Srinivas Hospital in Bhainsmara. Three of the injured are said to be in critical condition and are being monitored by doctors. Full information about all the injured persons and their present condition is not yet known.
A Dial 112 police team passing through the route also responded quickly. Ankit Kumar Singh noticed the accident and immediately helped the injured, including children, reach hospital. A video of the rescue effort has spread widely on social media.
Mourning has spread among the families of the victims. Police are examining the circumstances that led to the accident. No information about the truck driver has surfaced yet.