Patna: Around Six people have been injured in a road accident in Bihar’s Rohtas district after a Mahindra Scorpio overturns on Tuesday late night.
Details said that the accident occurred on National Highway 19 in the Babhangama area under Darigaon police station when one of the tires of the SUV burst, causing the driver to lose control. The vehicle overturned and crashed into a roadside hut. Anita Devi, a woman residing in the hut, was among those injured in the accident.
The Scorpio was carrying five passengers from Durgapur, West Bengal, who were travelling to Prayagraj for the Kumbh Mela. The injured include Sunita Devi, Kaushik Rai, Tonedar Rai, Priyanshu Raj (10-year-old child) Anita Devi and one other person. All the injured were taken to the Sadar Hospital in Sasaram for treatment.
According to officials, Tonedar Rai’s condition is critical, and arrangements are being made to transfer him to Varanasi for advanced medical care.
Eyewitnesses said that the SUV flipped over after the tyre burst and ended up crashing into the hut. The impact left the passengers and the roadside resident injured.
“The accident caused serious injuries to six people, including a child. The injured are being treated, and one critically injured person is being referred to Varanasi. Further investigation is ongoing,” a Sasaram police official said.