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13 Pilgrims Injured in High‑Speed Car Collision Near Nalanda During Ganga‑Bath Pilgrimage
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 02:32 PM
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A fast‑moving Maruti car struck an auto‑rickshaw and e‑rickshaw carrying pilgrims near Nalanda, leaving 13 injured, including a child and an elderly woman in serious condition.
A high‑speed Maruti car collided with an auto‑rickshaw and an e‑rickshaw that were transporting devotees heading to the Ganga for a ritual bath near Nalanda, Bihar. The impact caused injuries to thirteen passengers.\n\nAmong the injured, a child and an elderly woman were reported to be in serious condition. Both have been referred to hospitals in Patna for advanced medical care.\n\nLocal police and emergency services arrived at the scene promptly, securing the wreckage and assisting the victims. The incident underscores the growing concerns over traffic safety on pilgrimage routes during the flood‑prone season.\n\nAuthorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the collision and are urging drivers to observe speed limits, especially in areas frequented by large groups of pilgrims.