Heartbreaking scenes unfolded in Samastipur, Bihar, when a tractor-trolley overloaded with 25-30 people overturned during the return journey from Saraswati idol immersion. The accident near Shanti River bridge in Namapur claimed the lives of two innocent children and injured several others, highlighting grave safety concerns.
Residents of Bhuskaul village had gathered for the annual ritual at the riverbank. As they headed back on a single tractor-trailer, the vehicle veered off while dodging oncoming traffic, tumbling 20 feet into a gorge. The trolley crushed four individuals beneath it: driver Vijay Trivedi and three kids.
Local crowds mobilized swiftly, using earthmovers to extricate the trapped victims. At Kalyanpur Primary Health Center, young Abhiraj Thakur (7) and his sister Anushka (4) were pronounced dead. The injured duo was referred to the district hospital for advanced care.
Grief-stricken families mourn as police probe the overloading violation and driver’s recklessness. This devastating event underscores the dangers of using unfit vehicles for mass transport during festivals. Community leaders call for awareness campaigns and better enforcement of traffic rules to safeguard lives.