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High‑speed Hydra vehicle hits cyclist farmer in Aurangabad, Bihar, killing 45‑year‑old Pramod Mehta
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 05:03 PM
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A high‑speed, uncontrolled Hydra vehicle struck a cyclist farmer on the Ambanabindar main road in Aurangabad, Bihar, killing 45‑year‑old Pramod Mehta on the spot. Villagers subsequently blocked the road demanding compensation.
Aurangabad in Bihar witnessed a fatal road accident on the Ambanabindur main road when a high‑speed Hydra vehicle, described as uncontrolled, collided with a cyclist who was a farmer. The victim, identified as 45‑year‑old Pramod Mehta, succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
According to local reports, the vehicle was traveling at a speed that left little room for reaction, leading to the tragic impact. Emergency services arrived promptly, but Mehta was pronounced dead before they could provide assistance.
Following the incident, aggrieved villagers gathered at the site and blocked the road, demanding compensation for the loss of the farmer. Authorities have been called to address the community’s concerns and investigate the circumstances surrounding the uncontrolled vehicle.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about road safety and the regulation of high‑speed vehicles on rural highways in Bihar.
Police are expected to file a formal report and take appropriate action against the driver of the Hydra vehicle, while local officials are under pressure to expedite any compensation measures for the bereaved family.
According to local reports, the vehicle was traveling at a speed that left little room for reaction, leading to the tragic impact. Emergency services arrived promptly, but Mehta was pronounced dead before they could provide assistance.
Following the incident, aggrieved villagers gathered at the site and blocked the road, demanding compensation for the loss of the farmer. Authorities have been called to address the community’s concerns and investigate the circumstances surrounding the uncontrolled vehicle.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about road safety and the regulation of high‑speed vehicles on rural highways in Bihar.
Police are expected to file a formal report and take appropriate action against the driver of the Hydra vehicle, while local officials are under pressure to expedite any compensation measures for the bereaved family.