Madhubani, Bihar – A police driver lost his life in a serious collision on National Highway 27 in the Madhubani district. While travelling near Khopa, within the jurisdiction of the Phulparas police station, his Bolero struck a deep pothole, veered off its lane and struck a passing truck before overturning.
Details of the crash
The vehicle was being operated by Tej Narayan Sah, a driver assigned to the Madhubani Police Centre. The abrupt impact of the tyre on the pothole caused an immediate loss of control. The Bolero slammed into an on‑coming truck, and the force of the impact tipped both vehicles over. The police vehicle was left heavily damaged and Sah sustained critical injuries.
Emergency response and medical care
Police patrol units reached the scene quickly. Sah was first taken to the Sub‑Divisional Hospital for stabilization. Given the seriousness of his condition, doctors transferred him to Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) for advanced treatment. Despite intensive care, he died from his injuries while at DMCH.
Aftermath
Traffic on NH‑27 was cleared shortly after the incident and normal flow resumed. Law‑and‑order conditions remain stable, and authorities have launched the routine investigative procedures to determine the exact cause of the accident.
