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Two Boys Killed, Six Injured as Scorpion Scooter Crashes on Patna’s Atal Path
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 12:15 PM
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A Scorpion scooter owned by Mahesh Kumar went out of control on Atal Path in Patna, killing two boys and injuring six others.
A high‑speed Scorpion scooter belonging to Mahesh Kumar lost control on the Atal Path stretch in Patna, resulting in a severe crash. The vehicle struck pedestrians, killing two young boys on the spot and leaving six more people with serious injuries.
Emergency services arrived promptly, transporting the injured to nearby hospitals while police cordoned off the accident zone. Initial medical reports confirm that the two fatalities were boys aged between 8 and 12, and the six injured victims are receiving treatment for fractures and contusions.
Police officials have opened an investigation to determine the exact cause of the loss of control, examining factors such as speed, road condition and possible mechanical failure. The incident has reignited calls for stricter enforcement of traffic rules on busy city arteries like Atal Path.
Local authorities have urged commuters to exercise caution and adhere to speed limits, especially on newly constructed thoroughfares that attract high traffic volumes. The investigation remains ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.
Emergency services arrived promptly, transporting the injured to nearby hospitals while police cordoned off the accident zone. Initial medical reports confirm that the two fatalities were boys aged between 8 and 12, and the six injured victims are receiving treatment for fractures and contusions.
Police officials have opened an investigation to determine the exact cause of the loss of control, examining factors such as speed, road condition and possible mechanical failure. The incident has reignited calls for stricter enforcement of traffic rules on busy city arteries like Atal Path.
Local authorities have urged commuters to exercise caution and adhere to speed limits, especially on newly constructed thoroughfares that attract high traffic volumes. The investigation remains ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.