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Crime
Fast‑moving pickup kills 43‑year‑old woman on NH‑27, driver jumps into Bagmati River
✍️ Amar Ujala · Muzaffarpur
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 02:15 PM
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A pickup traveling at high speed struck a 43‑year‑old woman crossing NH‑27 in Benibad, Muzaffarpur, killing her instantly; the driver fled by leaping into the Bagmati River as villagers pursued him.
A pickup vehicle moving at a high speed hit a 43‑year‑old woman who was crossing the National Highway‑27 in the Benibad area of Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. The impact was fatal and the woman died at the spot.
Local residents rushed to the scene, but the victim could not be revived despite immediate attempts. Police and emergency services arrived shortly after to secure the site and begin an investigation.
When villagers gathered around the vehicle, the driver abandoned the pickup and jumped into the nearby Bagmati River, managing to escape on foot. Authorities have launched a search operation to locate the suspect.
The incident underscores growing concerns over speeding on highways and the need for stricter enforcement of traffic safety measures in the region.
Local residents rushed to the scene, but the victim could not be revived despite immediate attempts. Police and emergency services arrived shortly after to secure the site and begin an investigation.
When villagers gathered around the vehicle, the driver abandoned the pickup and jumped into the nearby Bagmati River, managing to escape on foot. Authorities have launched a search operation to locate the suspect.
The incident underscores growing concerns over speeding on highways and the need for stricter enforcement of traffic safety measures in the region.