India • Jun 16, 2025

Five killed, 18 injured in Bihar van accident

A pick-up van carrying several passengers overturned early Monday morning near Nayagaon in Bihar's Saran district after a tire burst, leaving five people dead and at least 18 injured. The accident happened around 6am when the driver lost control and the vehicle veered off the road.

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Identification of the deceased is underway

Police quickly rushed everyone to a nearby hospital. According to Saran's Senior Superintendent of Police Kumar Ashish, identification of those involved is still underway. Emergency teams are making sure all injured passengers get proper medical care.