Patna Road Mishap: Couple's Legs Severed After Pickup Collision

A devastating road mishap in Patna's Naubatpur area has left a husband and wife fighting for their lives. The accident, which occurred early Saturday, has drawn strong reactions from local residents and raised concerns about vehicle pursuits on rural roads.

The crash was reported at around 5:40 am near Majhanpura turn in the Pipalawan police station jurisdiction. A pickup van carrying cattle was travelling from the Arwal direction when the accident took place.

As per available information, an excise department team was pursuing the pickup in a Scorpio. During this chase, the pickup driver lost control of the vehicle and collided head-on with an oncoming motorcycle.

The impact was violent. The motorcycle riders fell onto the road and were badly hurt. Their legs were cut off in the collision, leaving the scene in a state of panic.

People nearby and police personnel helped the injured reach a hospital. After first aid, doctors found their condition to be critical and recommended referral to AIIMS Patna.

The victims have been identified as 22-year-old Munchun Kumar, a resident of Kheeri Mor Tola Bigha, and his 21-year-old wife Gyanti Devi. The couple was traveling from Patna to Paliganj when the crash happened.

The tragedy led to anger among villagers, who blocked the Rampur-Dulhinbazar main road and raised slogans in protest. The blockade affected movement on the highway until police intervened and tried to persuade the crowd.

Police from Pipalawan and Bikram police stations arrived at the scene. They seized the pickup, which was found loaded with cattle, and also took the excise department's Scorpio into custody. The staff of the excise department and the vehicle driver are being questioned.

Authorities are investigating why the pickup was being pursued and what circumstances caused the accident. The findings of the probe are expected to clarify the exact cause of the tragedy.