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2-year-old Aryan Kumar killed by speeding vehicle in Begusarai, Highway-55 jam
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 02:45 PM
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A two‑year‑old boy, Aryan Kumar, died after being hit by a high‑speed unknown vehicle in Akopur, Begusarai on Monday evening, prompting locals to block State Highway‑55 for about an hour.
On Monday evening, an unidentified vehicle travelling at high speed struck two‑year‑old Aryan Kumar, who was playing near his home in Akopur village, Begusarai district, Bihar.
The child succumbed to his injuries at the scene. In the aftermath, villagers blocked State Highway‑55, creating a traffic jam that lasted roughly one hour.
Police arrived, secured the area and launched a search for the fleeing driver. Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage and have appealed to witnesses for any information.
The incident has revived concerns over reckless driving on rural roads in the region.
The child succumbed to his injuries at the scene. In the aftermath, villagers blocked State Highway‑55, creating a traffic jam that lasted roughly one hour.
Police arrived, secured the area and launched a search for the fleeing driver. Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage and have appealed to witnesses for any information.
The incident has revived concerns over reckless driving on rural roads in the region.