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Crime
Woman, 55, killed by unknown pickup in Jamui, Bihar; driver flees, villagers block road
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 04:38 PM
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A 55‑year‑old woman was fatally struck by an unidentified pickup truck in Jamui, Bihar, and the driver fled the scene, prompting angry villagers to block the road.
A 55‑year‑old woman was hit by an unidentified pickup vehicle on a road in Jamui, Bihar, and died at the spot. According to local reports, the driver did not stop and fled the scene with the vehicle.
The sudden death sparked outrage among residents of the nearby village, who gathered at the accident site and blocked the road to demand action.
Police arrived shortly after the incident, secured the area and began an investigation to identify the vehicle and its driver. Authorities have appealed for witnesses to come forward with any information that could help locate the suspect.
The incident underscores growing concerns over reckless driving and the safety of pedestrians in rural Bihar, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations.
The sudden death sparked outrage among residents of the nearby village, who gathered at the accident site and blocked the road to demand action.
Police arrived shortly after the incident, secured the area and began an investigation to identify the vehicle and its driver. Authorities have appealed for witnesses to come forward with any information that could help locate the suspect.
The incident underscores growing concerns over reckless driving and the safety of pedestrians in rural Bihar, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations.