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Couple killed, 4‑year‑old critically injured in train collision near Akbarnagar station, Bhagalpur
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 08:45 PM
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A train struck a vehicle near Akbarnagar railway station in Bhagalpur, killing a husband and wife and leaving their four‑year‑old child seriously injured. The RPF and GRP have launched an investigation.
Bhagalpur district officials reported that a train collided with a vehicle close to Akbarnagar railway station on the outskirts of the city. The impact resulted in the immediate deaths of a married couple traveling in the vehicle.
Their four‑year‑old son, who was also in the vehicle, sustained serious injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment. Medical staff said his condition remains critical.
Following the incident, personnel from the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and the Bihar Police's General Reserve Police (GRP) arrived at the scene to secure evidence and begin a formal inquiry. Authorities have not yet released details about the cause of the collision.
The local administration has urged commuters to exercise caution near railway tracks and to adhere to safety warnings posted at stations and level crossings.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
Their four‑year‑old son, who was also in the vehicle, sustained serious injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment. Medical staff said his condition remains critical.
Following the incident, personnel from the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and the Bihar Police's General Reserve Police (GRP) arrived at the scene to secure evidence and begin a formal inquiry. Authorities have not yet released details about the cause of the collision.
The local administration has urged commuters to exercise caution near railway tracks and to adhere to safety warnings posted at stations and level crossings.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.