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65-Year-Old Woman Killed in Motorcycle Crash on NH-19 Near Chapra, Villagers Block Highway
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 07:48 PM
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A high‑speed motorcycle collided with a 65‑year‑old woman on NH‑19 near Chapra, killing her. Villagers protested by blocking the highway, demanding authorities to respond.
Earlier today, a high‑speed motorcycle struck a 65‑year‑old woman traveling on NH‑19 near Chapra, resulting in her immediate death. The collision occurred on a stretch of the highway that connects Chapra to Patan.
Local residents, enraged by the incident, gathered at the site and blocked the highway to demand a prompt response from the authorities. The protest was aimed at urging state officials to investigate the circumstances of the crash and enforce traffic safety measures.
Police have been called to the scene and are conducting an initial inquiry. No other vehicles were reported to be involved, and the motorcycle’s speed was noted as excessive by witnesses. The incident has drawn attention to the need for stricter enforcement of speed limits on NH‑19.
The highway remains partially closed due to the protest, causing delays for commuters traveling between Chapra and Patan. Authorities are expected to arrive shortly to address the situation and restore normal traffic flow.
Local residents, enraged by the incident, gathered at the site and blocked the highway to demand a prompt response from the authorities. The protest was aimed at urging state officials to investigate the circumstances of the crash and enforce traffic safety measures.
Police have been called to the scene and are conducting an initial inquiry. No other vehicles were reported to be involved, and the motorcycle’s speed was noted as excessive by witnesses. The incident has drawn attention to the need for stricter enforcement of speed limits on NH‑19.
The highway remains partially closed due to the protest, causing delays for commuters traveling between Chapra and Patan. Authorities are expected to arrive shortly to address the situation and restore normal traffic flow.