Daijiworld Media Network - Patna

Patna, Apr 30: A tragic road accident in Bihar’s Khagaria district claimed three lives after a gravel-loaded truck lost control and overturned onto an auto-rickshaw on National Highway-31, police said on Thursday.

The incident took place early in the morning near Gauchhari village under the Maheshkhunt police station area. According to officials, a heavy Hyva truck carrying gravel suddenly went out of control and toppled onto a three-wheeler, crushing it completely under its weight.

The deceased include Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel Bipin Chaurasia, his wife Deepmala Chaurasia, and the auto-rickshaw driver. All three died on the spot due to the severe impact of the collision.

Locals rushed to the accident site after the crash and helped police teams in rescue operations. Officials said the wreckage was so badly damaged that extracting the victims required coordinated efforts by villagers and emergency personnel.

Preliminary information suggests that Bipin Chaurasia, a resident of Maliya village under Gogri police limits, was on leave and had been travelling with his wife to the railway station early in the morning to return to duty when the accident occurred.

Police believe the truck losing control was the primary cause of the crash, which led to the sudden overturning and fatal impact on the auto-rickshaw.

The incident has left the local community in deep shock. Residents described Chaurasia as a disciplined and family-oriented person, and expressed grief over the sudden loss of both husband and wife.

An FIR has been registered against the absconding truck driver under charges related to rash and negligent driving. Authorities have launched a search operation to trace and arrest him, while a detailed investigation into the accident is underway.