Madhubani, Bihar – A police driver lost his life after a serious collision on National Highway 27 in the Madhubani district. While traveling near Khopa, within the Phulparas police‑station area, his Bolero struck a large pothole, spun out of control and struck a passing truck before overturning.
Accident details
The vehicle was being driven by Tej Narayan Sah, a designated driver for the Madhubani Police Centre. A sudden impact between a tire and a deep pothole caused the driver to lose control. The Bolero then slammed into a truck moving in the opposite lane, and both vehicles tipped over, leaving the police Bolero heavily damaged and the driver critically wounded.
Emergency response
Police patrol units reached the scene swiftly. Sah was first taken to the Sub‑Divisional Hospital for stabilization, after which he was transferred to Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) for advanced care due to the seriousness of his injuries. Despite intensive medical attention, he succumbed to his injuries at DMCH.
Aftermath and current status
Traffic on NH‑27 was cleared shortly after the crash and normal flow resumed. Law‑and‑order conditions in the vicinity remain stable, and authorities have launched the routine investigative procedures to determine the cause of the accident.
