DJ Van Hits Live Wire, Overturns in Ditch—5 Killed, 3 Critically Hurt
Bhagalpur(The Uttam Hindu): A tragic road accident shook Bihar’s Bhagalpur district late Sunday night when a DJ van overturned into a roadside ditch near Shahkund block. The vehicle, reportedly returning from a religious function in Sultanganj and heading towards Jyesthgaurnath, came in contact with a low-hanging electric wire near Mahant Sthan on the main road. Upon touching the live wire, the driver reportedly lost control, causing the van to veer off the road and crash into a ditch.
There were a total of nine passengers in the van. The violent overturning left five dead on the spot, while three others suffered serious injuries. Some passengers managed to jump out in time and survived. Locals quickly informed authorities, after which police and disaster response teams arrived at the site and began rescue operations. The deceased bodies were recovered and sent for post-mortem, while the injured were rushed to Shahkund Community Health Centre where treatment is ongoing.
The horrifying accident has left the entire area in grief. Families of the deceased are in deep mourning as officials have promised thorough investigation into the cause. Locals have demanded stricter monitoring of high-voltage power lines and better road safety measures in the region.