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Fatal Auto Collision on Arrah‑Sasaram Highway Claims Elderly Farmer's Life
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 09:33 PM
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A high‑speed four‑wheel drive collided with a passenger auto on the Arrah‑Sasaram State Highway, killing a 65‑year‑old farmer and injuring seven others. The driver fled the scene.
A high‑speed four‑wheel drive struck a passenger auto on the Arrah‑Sasaram State Highway in Bihar, resulting in the death of a 65‑year‑old farmer and injuries to seven other occupants. The collision occurred in the early hours of Thursday, when the four‑wheel drive was traveling at a speed that exceeded the posted limit.
Emergency services arrived within minutes, but the driver of the four‑wheel drive abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene. Police have launched an investigation and are searching for the suspect.
Local authorities have cordoned off the accident site and are conducting a preliminary assessment of the damage. The injured passengers were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment. The incident has raised concerns about speeding and road safety on the busy Arrah‑Sasaram corridor.
Emergency services arrived within minutes, but the driver of the four‑wheel drive abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene. Police have launched an investigation and are searching for the suspect.
Local authorities have cordoned off the accident site and are conducting a preliminary assessment of the damage. The injured passengers were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment. The incident has raised concerns about speeding and road safety on the busy Arrah‑Sasaram corridor.