A horrific crash on NH 27 in Muzaffarpur has claimed four young lives, prompting Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary to convey his deepest condolences and approve Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia to each affected family. The announcement came swiftly as news of the tragedy spread.
Eyewitnesses recounted the terrifying moment near Ratanpur when a car hurtling towards the city swerved to dodge a biker crossing recklessly. Losing control, it rear-ended a truck-trailer standing idle on the four-lane highway’s primary stretch. The front-on impact disintegrated the sedan, killing all four passengers instantly.
Emergency response was immediate, with locals forming a human chain to assist before police took charge. The Motipur police team battled wreckage to recover the remains, dispatching them to hospital for autopsy. SP Rajesh Singh Prabhakar noted traffic normalization post-incident, with probes focusing on speed and road conditions.
In his statement, the CM termed the event ‘extremely painful,’ beseeching divine solace for the kin. This fatal pile-up highlights glaring issues like poor lane discipline and parked vehicle hazards on major arterials. Experts call for stricter enforcement of no-parking rules and advanced traffic management systems to prevent recurrences. Bihar’s road toll remains a pressing concern, demanding urgent interventions from both state and central governments.
