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20‑Foot Sinkhole Opens on Sarmera‑Bihta Highway, Accident Averted
✍️ Patna Press
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 06:03 PM
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A 20‑foot wide sinkhole appeared on the Sarmera‑Bihta highway in Bihar, prompting officials to shut the road and divert traffic, preventing a major crash.
A 20‑foot wide sinkhole was reported on the Sarmera‑Bihta highway in Bihar, creating a sudden gap in the road surface. The fissure appeared without warning, raising immediate safety concerns for vehicles traveling the busy route.
Local authorities quickly cordoned off the affected stretch and redirected traffic to alternate roads. Emergency crews were dispatched to assess the damage and to prevent any vehicles from entering the hazardous zone.
Officials said the prompt closure averted a potentially serious collision, as the highway sees a high volume of commuter and commercial traffic. Engineers have been tasked with evaluating the cause of the sinkhole and planning repairs, while motorists are advised to follow diversion signs until the road is restored.
Local authorities quickly cordoned off the affected stretch and redirected traffic to alternate roads. Emergency crews were dispatched to assess the damage and to prevent any vehicles from entering the hazardous zone.
Officials said the prompt closure averted a potentially serious collision, as the highway sees a high volume of commuter and commercial traffic. Engineers have been tasked with evaluating the cause of the sinkhole and planning repairs, while motorists are advised to follow diversion signs until the road is restored.