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Crime
High‑speed Scorpio crashes into crowd in Betia, Bihar, killing two
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 10:16 PM
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A Scorpio SUV speeding through Lal Saraiya Chowk in Betia, Bihar, ran over seven pedestrians on Sunday evening, killing two youths and injuring five others.
On Sunday evening, a high‑speed Scorpio SUV entered Lal Saraiya Chowk in Betia, Bihar, and struck a group of pedestrians standing near the road. The vehicle ploughed through seven people, killing two young men on the spot while five others sustained injuries of varying severity.
Emergency services arrived promptly, transporting the injured to the nearest hospital for treatment. Police have sealed the area and launched an investigation into the cause of the reckless driving, focusing on the vehicle's speed and possible driver negligence.
Local authorities confirmed that the victims were ordinary civilians; one of the deceased had attended a wedding three months earlier, a detail that underscores the personal loss felt by the community. The investigation remains ongoing, and officials have warned motorists to adhere to speed limits to prevent further tragedies.
The incident has sparked concern among residents of the Majauliya police jurisdiction, prompting calls for stricter traffic enforcement in the region.
Emergency services arrived promptly, transporting the injured to the nearest hospital for treatment. Police have sealed the area and launched an investigation into the cause of the reckless driving, focusing on the vehicle's speed and possible driver negligence.
Local authorities confirmed that the victims were ordinary civilians; one of the deceased had attended a wedding three months earlier, a detail that underscores the personal loss felt by the community. The investigation remains ongoing, and officials have warned motorists to adhere to speed limits to prevent further tragedies.
The incident has sparked concern among residents of the Majauliya police jurisdiction, prompting calls for stricter traffic enforcement in the region.