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Father and son killed in high‑speed auto‑pickup collision on NH‑27 near Gayaghat, Muzaffarpur
✍️ Amar Ujala · Muzaffarpur
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 04:01 PM
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A high‑speed collision between an auto‑rickshaw and a pickup truck on NH‑27 near Gayaghat in Muzaffarpur killed a father and his son and injured more than six people returning from Darbhanga.
A high‑speed crash occurred on National Highway 27 near Gayaghat in Muzaffarpur when an auto‑rickshaw and a pickup truck met head‑on. Both vehicles were reportedly travelling at excessive speed, leading to a severe impact that ripped through the cabin of the auto.
The collision claimed the lives of a father and his son, who were among a group of relatives returning from Darbhanga. Emergency responders reported that more than six other occupants sustained injuries of varying seriousness and were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Police and the district traffic police arrived at the scene shortly after the accident, cordoning off the highway and beginning an investigation into the cause of the overspeeding. Officials emphasized the need for strict adherence to speed limits on busy inter‑state routes, especially during peak travel periods.
The injured were taken to Muzaffarpur Medical College and other local health facilities, where doctors confirmed that most injuries were due to blunt force trauma. The incident has prompted local authorities to consider additional speed‑monitoring measures on NH‑27 to prevent similar tragedies.
The collision claimed the lives of a father and his son, who were among a group of relatives returning from Darbhanga. Emergency responders reported that more than six other occupants sustained injuries of varying seriousness and were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Police and the district traffic police arrived at the scene shortly after the accident, cordoning off the highway and beginning an investigation into the cause of the overspeeding. Officials emphasized the need for strict adherence to speed limits on busy inter‑state routes, especially during peak travel periods.
The injured were taken to Muzaffarpur Medical College and other local health facilities, where doctors confirmed that most injuries were due to blunt force trauma. The incident has prompted local authorities to consider additional speed‑monitoring measures on NH‑27 to prevent similar tragedies.