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CRPF Personnel Killed, Four Family Members Injured in Road Accident in Rohtas, Bihar
✍️ ThePrint
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 07:40 PM
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A road accident in Rohtas district of Bihar killed multiple CRPF personnel and injured four of their family members.
A vehicular collision on a highway in Rohtas district of Bihar resulted in the deaths of several Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel. The incident also left four family members of the security personnel with injuries ranging from minor to serious.
According to local authorities, the accident occurred during the early hours of the day when a convoy carrying the CRPF staff was struck by a speeding vehicle. Emergency services rushed to the scene, providing first aid and transporting the injured to the nearest hospital.
The district administration has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the crash and to identify any violations of traffic rules. Senior CRPF officials expressed grief over the loss of their colleagues and assured support for the affected families.
Police have cordoned off the accident site and are collecting statements from witnesses. The investigation will also examine whether road conditions or vehicle maintenance contributed to the tragedy.
The incident underscores the risks faced by security personnel even while off duty and highlights the need for stricter enforcement of traffic safety measures on highways across the state.
According to local authorities, the accident occurred during the early hours of the day when a convoy carrying the CRPF staff was struck by a speeding vehicle. Emergency services rushed to the scene, providing first aid and transporting the injured to the nearest hospital.
The district administration has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the crash and to identify any violations of traffic rules. Senior CRPF officials expressed grief over the loss of their colleagues and assured support for the affected families.
Police have cordoned off the accident site and are collecting statements from witnesses. The investigation will also examine whether road conditions or vehicle maintenance contributed to the tragedy.
The incident underscores the risks faced by security personnel even while off duty and highlights the need for stricter enforcement of traffic safety measures on highways across the state.