Tragedy unfolded on Bihar’s roads late Tuesday as a Scorpio carrying wedding revelers crashed catastrophically into a tree, snuffing out three lives instantly. Occurring near Mahadeva in East Champaran’s Ghodsahan police area, the mishap has left a community in mourning.
The victims, all from the same family circle, included Vinod Prasad whose son’s wedding was moments away at a Ghodsahan hall. Joining him were cousin Anil Prasad and deputy mukhiya Gajendra Das. Their Scorpio, allegedly overspeeding, braked violently to avoid a head-on collision, resulting in the deadly smash.
The vehicle’s frame crumpled like paper, a testament to the force involved. Rescue efforts by locals and police were frantic, but medics could only confirm the trio’s demise. An injured fourth occupant received urgent care.
As the driver escaped, officers cordoned the wreckage for clues. Bodies underwent postmortem at the district hospital, fueling a probe into negligence and evasion.
From baraat excitement to funeral rites, the shift devastated families. This fatal oversight on the Dhaka-Ghodsahan route spotlights Bihar’s vulnerability to speed-related horrors. Advocacy groups demand vehicle fitness checks, awareness drives, and punitive measures against fleeing drivers to safeguard lives.