In a shocking road mishap on Bhagalpur’s NH-80, a fast-moving car veered off course near Mirzapur’s Dilgouri bend, ramming straight into a roadside eatery. The collision claimed one life and left eight people battling for survival, with four in grave danger.
Eyewitness accounts paint a picture of panic: the vehicle, originating from Bhagalpur, approached the turn at breakneck speed. The driver couldn’t hold the line, sending the car crashing through the shop’s walls. Narayanpur resident Nitesh Mishra perished on the way to medical help.
The casualty list features Tilakpur’s mukhia Amit Kumar—the car’s registered owner—Mirzapur’s Amit Kumar, Sultanpur’s Chandan Thakur from Kolgama, Piyush Kumar of Nawada Tilakpur, Lalit Yadav, and an unidentified man. Onlookers heroically aided in rescues amid the pandemonium.
Police from Sultanpur thana, under Mrityunjay Kumar, responded promptly, ferrying victims to Sultanpur Referral Hospital before referrals to Mayaganj for critical care. The wrecked car is now under police custody as forensic teams analyze skid marks and other evidence.
This deadly crash underscores persistent issues with speeding and inadequate warning signs at hazardous bends. Community leaders call for immediate safety upgrades to avert future disasters on this vital artery.