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Crime
Couple Killed by Trolley on SH-55 Near Rosda, Samastipur After Ganga Bath
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 10:18 AM
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A husband and wife returning from a Ganga dip at Simaria Dham were struck by a trolley on SH-55 near Rosda in Samastipur, resulting in both fatalities. The driver has been arrested, and the incident caused panic up to the Begusarai border.
A married couple traveling home from a ritual Ganga bath at Simaria Dham met a fatal accident on State Highway 55 near Rosda in Samastipur district. The pair were riding a motorcycle when a trolley, reportedly operating without proper clearance, collided with them, killing both instantly.
Police officials arrived at the scene shortly after the crash and confirmed that the victims were residents of Darbhanga, returning after the religious ceremony. The trolley driver was detained on the spot for alleged negligence and for operating the vehicle in a prohibited manner.
The sudden collision triggered widespread alarm among commuters, with reports of traffic snarls and panic extending as far as the Begusarai district border. Local authorities have launched an investigation into the trolley's route and licensing status, and have promised stricter enforcement of traffic regulations on the highway.
Family members of the deceased have been informed, and a formal condolence register is being maintained at the Samastipur police station. The investigation remains ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.
Police officials arrived at the scene shortly after the crash and confirmed that the victims were residents of Darbhanga, returning after the religious ceremony. The trolley driver was detained on the spot for alleged negligence and for operating the vehicle in a prohibited manner.
The sudden collision triggered widespread alarm among commuters, with reports of traffic snarls and panic extending as far as the Begusarai district border. Local authorities have launched an investigation into the trolley's route and licensing status, and have promised stricter enforcement of traffic regulations on the highway.
Family members of the deceased have been informed, and a formal condolence register is being maintained at the Samastipur police station. The investigation remains ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.