Four dead, 11 injured after speeding bus hits two vehicles on NH-31 in Bihar’s Bhagalpur
Times of India
by TOI NEWS DESKFebruary 24, 2026
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A speeding bus on National Highway 31 in Bihar’s Bhagalpur district collided head-on with two smaller vehicles Tuesday evening, resulting in four deaths and 11 injuries. The tragedy occurred near Bagri Pul in the Jhandapur police station area of Naugachia subdivision, with victims including a six-year-old boy and a woman. Authorities identified the deceased as Arvind Mandal, Kunal Kumar, Purmi Devi, and Sunil Das. The injured were rushed to nearby hospitals, with eight receiving treatment at Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College and Hospital in Bhagalpur.
Initial investigations suggest the bus was traveling at excessive speeds, leading to the collision with a small commercial vehicle and an e-rickshaw. Police Superintendent Prerna Kumar described the scene as serious, with victims requiring immediate medical attention. An FIR has been filed, and officials are working to identify the driver and bus owner for legal action. District Magistrate Nawal Kishor Choudhary confirmed that all injured individuals are out of danger and being treated.
The incident highlights the dangers of speeding on busy highways and the urgent need for improved road safety measures. Choudhary revealed plans to widen NH-31 following requests from local authorities, aiming to reduce future accidents. This accident underscores broader concerns about traffic safety in India, particularly on high-risk routes like NH-31, where frequent incidents have raised public awareness about the need for safer infrastructure and stricter enforcement of road regulations.
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/24/2026