Devastation struck Bhuskaul village in Samastipur as a tractor-trolley accident during Saraswati immersion claimed two young lives. Carrying 25-30 participants back from the river ghat, the vehicle somersaulted into a massive pit, trapping occupants and igniting a frantic rescue operation.
The sequence unfolded near Namapur Shanti River bridge under Chakmahesi thana. Attempting to give way to another vehicle, the driver lost control, sending the trolley crashing 20 feet down. Beneath the debris lay tractor operator Vijay Trivedi and three children, their fates hanging by a thread.
Alert villagers summoned machinery, pulling out the victims amid tense moments. Kalyanpur health center confirmed the deaths of siblings Abhiraj (7) and Anushka (4), children of Umashankar Thakur. The surviving injured, including young Suman Kumar, were airlifted metaphorically to Sadar Hospital.
Police investigation focuses on capacity violations and infrastructure gaps. This heartrending episode amid celebrations exposes vulnerabilities in rural transport. As condolences pour in, experts advocate for dedicated shuttle services and safety drills to avert such calamities in sacred processions.