Madhubani, Bihar – A police driver lost his life in a severe collision on National Highway 27 within the Madhubani district. While navigating the stretch close to Khopa, inside the Phulparas police‑station area, his Bolero struck a deep pothole, veered uncontrollably and slammed into a passing truck before overturning.
Details of the incident
The vehicle was being driven by Tej Narayan Sah, a dedicated driver stationed at the Madhubani Police Centre. A sudden impact between the tyre and the pothole caused the loss of steering, sending the Bolero into the path of an oncoming truck. Both vehicles tipped over, leaving the Bolero heavily crushed and the driver critically wounded.
Emergency response and medical care
Police patrol units reached the scene swiftly. Sah was initially taken to the Sub‑Divisional Hospital for emergency stabilization. Given the seriousness of his injuries, medical personnel transferred him to Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) for advanced treatment. Despite intensive care, he succumbed to his injuries while at DMCH.
Aftermath and current situation
Following the crash, traffic on NH‑27 was cleared and normal flow resumed. Law‑and‑order conditions in the vicinity remain stable, and authorities have launched routine investigative procedures to determine the exact cause of the accident.
