Horrific road accident in Chhapra, Bihar; 4 killed, including a woman and an 8-month-old child

October 28, 2026

Patna: A high-speed truck collided with an auto-rickshaw late Tuesday night in Bihar’s Saran district. The accident occurred on National Highway 722 near Paharpur village in the Garkha police station area. Four people, including a woman and her eight-month-old son, were killed in the accident, while several others were injured.

The impact was so severe that the auto-rickshaw was severely damaged, trapping the occupants inside. Hearing the cries, local residents rushed to the scene and began rescue operations. Police and Dial 112 teams subsequently arrived.

Rescuers had to use a gas cutter to free the trapped occupants as the auto-rickshaw’s frame was severely crushed. All the injured were taken to Srinivas Medical College, where four were declared dead. The remaining injured are being treated.

Woman and 8-month-old son dead

The deceased have been identified as 28-year-old Annu Kumari and her eight-month-old son, Riyansh Kumar. Annu’s husband, Vishal Kumar, also sustained serious injuries. His condition is reported to be critical and he has been admitted to the hospital’s ICU.

Two other people also lost their lives in the accident. They have been identified as 25-year-old Ashish Kumar alias Jitu and 20-year-old Aman Kumar, cousins. The auto-rickshaw driver and his brother were also injured in the accident.

Family returning from a wedding ceremony in Punjab

According to Rahul Kumar, a relative of the family, the family was returning home after attending a wedding ceremony in Punjab when a speeding truck hit their auto-rickshaw. The accident turned the family’s joy into mourning.

Many families are mourning the accident. The district police have informed the families of the deceased about the incident.

Police Search for Truck Driver

Police have launched an investigation into the accident. Officials say the cause and circumstances of the accident are being investigated. Police are also searching for the driver of the speeding truck.

The bodies of the deceased have been recovered and sent to Chapra Sadar Hospital, where postmortems will be conducted. The postmortem process will be completed in the presence of the deceased’s family members.