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Truck Rams Auto on NH-28 in Muzaffarpur, Killing 34-Year-Old Gautam Kumar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 10:32 AM
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A high‑speed truck collided with an auto‑rickshaw on National Highway‑28 near Saramastpur, Muzaffarpur on Friday evening, killing 34‑year‑old Gautam Kumar on the spot and seriously injuring the auto driver.
Muzaffarpur, Bihar – On Friday evening, a truck travelling at high speed struck an auto‑rickshaw on National Highway‑28 near Saramastpur in the Sakar police‑station jurisdiction. The impact was severe, causing the auto to be thrown off the road.
The collision resulted in the immediate death of 34‑year‑old Gautam Kumar, who was on his way to meet his wife. Emergency services arrived promptly, but Kumar could not be revived.
The auto driver sustained serious injuries and was rushed to the nearest hospital for critical care. Police have sealed the accident site and are conducting a preliminary investigation to determine the cause of the truck's excessive speed.
Authorities have urged motorists to adhere to speed limits, especially on busy national highways, to prevent further tragedies.
The incident adds to a series of recent road accidents on NH‑28, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations in the region.
The collision resulted in the immediate death of 34‑year‑old Gautam Kumar, who was on his way to meet his wife. Emergency services arrived promptly, but Kumar could not be revived.
The auto driver sustained serious injuries and was rushed to the nearest hospital for critical care. Police have sealed the accident site and are conducting a preliminary investigation to determine the cause of the truck's excessive speed.
Authorities have urged motorists to adhere to speed limits, especially on busy national highways, to prevent further tragedies.
The incident adds to a series of recent road accidents on NH‑28, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations in the region.