A major road accident occurred on a National Highway in the Shrigauri area of Sribhumi district on Saturday following a head-on collision between a dumper truck and a passenger traveller vehicle. Several occupants of the traveller sustained critical injuries, and fears of fatalities have been raised.
According to preliminary reports, the force of the collision caused the passenger vehicle to lose control, veer off the highway, and overturn. Multiple passengers were seriously injured and were immediately rushed to nearby medical facilities for treatment. Unconfirmed sources indicated that at least two passengers may have died in the accident. However, police officials stated that the exact number of casualties is yet to be verified, and no official confirmation regarding fatalities has been issued so far. Local police arrived at the scene shortly after the incident and launched rescue and relief operations. Traffic movement along the affected stretch of the highway was temporarily disrupted as emergency responders worked to clear the wreckage and restore normal flow. Authorities have begun an investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident. Further details are awaited.