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Bihar Road Accident Kills 10, President & PM Express Grief

A devastating head-on collision between a bus and a pickup van on NH-31 in Bihar's Katihar district has resulted in 10 fatalities and left 25 injured. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have expressed profound grief and offered condolences to the bereaved families. Both the PM and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar have announced financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured. The incident has sparked urgent calls for improved road safety measures as rescue operations continue and the injured receive medical treatment.

Key Points: Katihar Road Accident: 10 Dead, Leaders Offer Condolences

  • 10 killed in Katihar head-on collision
  • 25 injured, some critical
  • PM announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia per deceased
  • CM Nitish Kumar matches relief aid
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President Murmu expresses condolences over Katihar road accident

President Murmu and PM Modi express condolences after a fatal bus-pickup collision in Bihar's Katihar. Ex-gratia announced for victims' families.

"The news of the deaths... is extremely heartbreaking. - President Droupadi Murmu"

Patna, April 12

After the devastating road accident in Bihar's Katihar district on Saturday evening claimed 10 lives and 25 others were injured, President Droupadi Murmu expressed deep condolences to those who lost their loved ones.

While releasing a statement on her official X handle, the President said, "The news of the deaths of people in a road accident in Katihar, Bihar, is extremely heartbreaking. I express my condolences to the bereaved families and pray that all the injured persons recover swiftly."

Besides the President of India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed deep condolences and grief over it.

"The mishap in Katihar, Bihar, is extremely painful. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover at the earliest. An ex gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000," PM Modi said in a written statement.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar also expressed deep condolences to the bereaved families and termed the incident extremely tragic.

He announced Rs 2 lakh ex gratia for the families of each deceased from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund and Rs 50,000 assistance for each injured person.

The Chief Minister also directed officials to ensure proper and timely medical treatment for the injured and wished them a speedy recovery.

The accident occurred near Basgada Chowk under the jurisdiction of Korha Police Station on National Highway number 31, where a bus and a pickup vehicle collided head-on, leading to heavy casualties.

Eyewitnesses stated that the bus, reportedly at high speed, collided head-on with the pickup van.

The impact was so intense that both vehicles were reduced to mangled wreckage.

With the help of locals and police, the injured were rushed to nearby health facilities, including the Katihar Sadar Hospital.

Hospital authorities have been placed on high alert, and treatment is being carried out on a priority basis.

Some of the injured remain in critical condition, raising concerns that the death toll could rise further.

The tragic incident has cast a pall of mourning over the region, once again highlighting the urgent need for stricter road safety enforcement to prevent such loss of lives.

- IANS

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Sarah B
It's good to see the swift response from the President, PM, and CM. The financial assistance will help the families in this terrible time. However, I hope the focus shifts to why these accidents keep happening. Road safety isn't just about compensation after the fact.
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Ananya R
This is so tragic. 10 lives gone just like that. The description of the mangled vehicles is chilling. I appreciate the leaders expressing condolences, but we need action. Overloaded buses, reckless driving, poor road conditions – this is a national crisis. Jai Hind, but we must do better.
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Vikram M
Heartfelt condolences to the families. The locals and police who helped in the rescue are the real heroes. I hope the critically injured pull through. The government must audit all such dangerous highway stretches and install proper dividers and speed breakers.
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Karthik V
While the financial aid is announced, the process to actually receive it is often long and bureaucratic. I hope the district administration ensures the families get the support without any hassle. Their suffering is immense enough.
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Priya S
Om Shanti. So many families shattered. As a nation, we mourn with Katihar. It's time for a massive public awareness campaign on road safety. Drivers need to understand that a vehicle is not a toy, it's a responsibility.

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