Tragedy struck in Samastipur, Bihar, as a high-speed car collided with six people en route to a temple, injuring three critically and sparking public fury. The accident occurred close to Bhairakhda Kali Pokhar in Tajpur, where the group was proceeding for Karikh Baba puja.
According to locals, the car barreled down the road at breakneck speed, slamming into the pedestrians with devastating force. In the aftermath, furious villagers surrounded the vehicle, smashing windows and mirrors before shoving it into a pond to prevent any getaway.
Among the wounded are family members linked to the village sarpanch, including a woman whose condition doctors describe as precarious. All six have been admitted to hospital, with emergency teams working tirelessly to save lives.
The perpetrator behind the wheel vanished into the crowd’s chaos, leaving behind a wrecked car and devastated families. Law enforcement is now combing through registration details to track him down, amid calls for severe penalties.
‘These roads are death traps for speed demons,’ said one eyewitness, capturing the sentiment rippling through the area. The probe continues, but this incident underscores the urgent need for stricter traffic enforcement in Bihar’s countryside. Communities are uniting in grief and resolve, vowing no leniency for such negligence.