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Mother and infant killed in bike crash near Kishanganj, father critically injured
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 08:04 AM
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A head‑on collision between two motorcycles near Thaua Parda Jharbadi village in Kishanganj district killed a 28‑year‑old mother and her five‑month‑old daughter, while the father sustained serious injuries.
Kishanganj district in Bihar witnessed a tragic road accident on Friday evening when two motorcycles collided head‑on near the village of Thaua Parda Jharbadi, close to the Teusa Panchayat. The crash claimed the lives of a 28‑year‑old woman and her five‑month‑old daughter, who were riding together on one of the bikes.
The father, who was on the second motorcycle, suffered severe injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Emergency services arrived promptly, but the injuries to the mother and child were fatal at the scene.
Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the collision and to assess whether any traffic violations contributed to the incident. Police have appealed to witnesses for information to aid the inquiry.
The incident underscores the growing concerns over road safety in rural Bihar, where narrow lanes and inadequate lighting often increase the risk of accidents.
Family members and neighbours gathered at the site, expressing shock and grief over the loss of the young mother and her infant, while prayers were offered for the recovery of the injured father.
The father, who was on the second motorcycle, suffered severe injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Emergency services arrived promptly, but the injuries to the mother and child were fatal at the scene.
Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the collision and to assess whether any traffic violations contributed to the incident. Police have appealed to witnesses for information to aid the inquiry.
The incident underscores the growing concerns over road safety in rural Bihar, where narrow lanes and inadequate lighting often increase the risk of accidents.
Family members and neighbours gathered at the site, expressing shock and grief over the loss of the young mother and her infant, while prayers were offered for the recovery of the injured father.