Kanwariyas' vehicle comes in contact with live wire; 5 killed
What's the story
A tragic accident in Bhagalpur district, Bihar, claimed the lives of five kanwariyas late Sunday night. The incident occurred when a vehicle carrying the devotees came into contact with a live electric wire. The group was part of a pilgrimage for Shrawani Mela and was headed to Jayesthgaur Nathsthan after collecting Ganga water from Sultanganj.
Incident report
Eyewitness account
The accident took place around 12:05am when the vehicle got stuck on the road. Eyewitnesses said that as the driver managed to free the vehicle from mud, its sound systems touched a low-hanging high-tension power line. This caused the vehicle to overturn into a roadside canal, killing five kanwariyas on the spot and injuring two others who are now receiving treatment.
Investigation underway
SSP statement
Bhagalpur Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Hridyakant confirmed the incident and said efforts are being made to provide financial assistance to the victims' families. The police are also trying to trace the driver of the vehicle involved in this tragic accident. Last week, another five kanwariyas were killed when the bus carrying the pilgrims collided with a vehicle transporting gas cylinders near Jamuniya forest in Deoghar district of Jharkhand.