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Crime
9-year-old boy killed by truck while fetching birthday cake in Bhojpur, Bihar
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 08:30 AM
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A nine‑year‑old boy died after being struck by a truck while on his way to collect a birthday cake in Bhojpur, Bihar. The incident occurred on a local road and police have opened an investigation.
Bhojpur district authorities reported that a nine‑year‑old boy was fatally injured when a heavy truck hit him on a local road. The child was on his way to fetch a birthday cake for a celebration when the collision occurred.
Emergency services arrived promptly, but the boy was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have cordoned off the area and are gathering statements from witnesses and the truck driver.
Preliminary findings suggest the truck may have been traveling at a speed unsuitable for the narrow lane, though a full investigation is underway to determine the exact cause and any possible traffic violations.
The incident has sparked grief in the community, with local residents expressing sorrow over the loss of a young life during what should have been a festive occasion.
Authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution on rural roads, especially during peak traffic periods, and have promised to take appropriate legal action based on the investigation's outcome.
Emergency services arrived promptly, but the boy was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have cordoned off the area and are gathering statements from witnesses and the truck driver.
Preliminary findings suggest the truck may have been traveling at a speed unsuitable for the narrow lane, though a full investigation is underway to determine the exact cause and any possible traffic violations.
The incident has sparked grief in the community, with local residents expressing sorrow over the loss of a young life during what should have been a festive occasion.
Authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution on rural roads, especially during peak traffic periods, and have promised to take appropriate legal action based on the investigation's outcome.