A horrifying and tragic accident shook the village of Gisara under the Parsauni police station area in the Sitamarhi district of Bihar on Thursday night. While preparations for a death ritual feast were underway, a speeding and out-of-control pickup truck suddenly plowed directly into a crowd of people. The vehicle crushed about a dozen individuals, resulting in the tragic deaths of two people while leaving more than half a dozen others injured. Among the injured, the condition of four persons is reported to be critical.
Identities of the Deceased Confirmed
The identities of those who lost their lives in this devastating incident have been established. The deceased have been identified as 80-year-old Yogeshwar Paswan, a resident of Gisara village, and Manjhi Paswan, a resident of Premnagar under the Dumra police station area. According to family members, Yogeshwar Paswan was sitting by the roadside while preparations for the feast were going on. Meanwhile, Manjhi Paswan had arrived at Gisara village to attend the thirteenth-day death anniversary feast of his sister.
Dispute with Driver Preceded the Rampage
According to the relatives, paddy was being unloaded from a pickup truck in the village. After unloading the grain, the driver was reversing the vehicle when it collided with a motorcycle parked in front of Balam Kumar's house. This led to a verbal altercation and argument between Balam Kumar and the pickup driver. It is alleged that following the dispute, the driver Munna Baitha accelerated the vehicle and jumped out of the moving truck while it was still in motion. Consequently, the driverless pickup sped directly into the midst of the feast preparations. The people present there did not even get a chance to react or brace themselves. Seeing the vehicle rushing toward them caused panic and a stampede, with people running in different directions to save their lives, but several were struck by the truck, leading to screams and chaos at the scene.
Grief Grips the Village as Police Seize the Vehicle
With the help of local residents, all the injured individuals were rushed to the hospital for medical treatment. The incident claimed two lives and left multiple others seriously wounded. Upon receiving information about the accident, the police force from the Parsauni police station promptly arrived at the location. The authorities seized the accident-involved pickup truck, took custody of both bodies, and sent them to the Sadar hospital for post-mortem examinations. The police are currently investigating the entire matter. Following this harrowing event, deep mourning has engulfed Gisara village. The household already observing rituals for a deceased family member now faces further devastation due to these sudden fatalities.
