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High‑speed truck kills 10‑year‑old, injures brother in Muzaffarpur
✍️ Amar Ujala · Muzaffarpur
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 05:04 PM
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A speeding truck struck two young brothers in Deoria, Muzaffarpur, killing 10‑year‑old Roshan Kumar (Golu) on the spot and leaving his 6‑year‑old sibling Sanni seriously injured, causing a traffic jam.
Muzaffarpur's Deoria police‑station area witnessed a tragic road accident on Tuesday when a high‑speed truck collided with two bicyclists. The victims were brothers, aged 10 and 6, riding a bicycle together.
The older child, identified as Roshan Kumar, also known as Golu, succumbed to his injuries at the scene. His younger brother, Sanni, was rushed to a nearby hospital with severe injuries and remains in critical condition.
Eyewitnesses said the truck was traveling well above the speed limit when it struck the boys, prompting an immediate traffic standstill as locals gathered to assist and to block the road. Police have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause and to hold the driver accountable.
Local authorities have urged commuters to exercise caution on the highway and have promised stricter enforcement of speed regulations in the region.
The older child, identified as Roshan Kumar, also known as Golu, succumbed to his injuries at the scene. His younger brother, Sanni, was rushed to a nearby hospital with severe injuries and remains in critical condition.
Eyewitnesses said the truck was traveling well above the speed limit when it struck the boys, prompting an immediate traffic standstill as locals gathered to assist and to block the road. Police have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause and to hold the driver accountable.
Local authorities have urged commuters to exercise caution on the highway and have promised stricter enforcement of speed regulations in the region.