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Hyundai collides with two bikes on NH-22 near Ramparhari, Muzaffarpur; one dead, two injured
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 12:36 PM
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A high‑speed Hyundai collided with two motorcycles on NH‑22 near Ramparhari in Muzaffarpur, killing a 30‑year‑old man on the spot and leaving two other riders seriously injured. The crash triggered a traffic jam as angry motorists gathered.
Police officials said a Hyundai travelling at high speed struck two motorcycles on the Muzaffarpur‑Saharsa stretch of NH‑22 near the Ramparhari police outpost. The impact was severe enough to cause the car to overturn and the riders to be thrown from their bikes.
The collision resulted in the immediate death of a 30‑year‑old male passenger, while the two motorcyclists sustained serious injuries and were rushed to the nearest government hospital for emergency care.
Witnesses reported that the sudden crash caused a surge of anger among commuters, many of whom stopped their vehicles and blocked the highway, creating a prolonged traffic jam. Police deployed additional personnel to disperse the crowd and restore normal flow.
An investigation has been opened to determine the exact cause of the accident, including possible speed violations or mechanical failure, and authorities have warned drivers to adhere to speed limits on busy national highways.
The collision resulted in the immediate death of a 30‑year‑old male passenger, while the two motorcyclists sustained serious injuries and were rushed to the nearest government hospital for emergency care.
Witnesses reported that the sudden crash caused a surge of anger among commuters, many of whom stopped their vehicles and blocked the highway, creating a prolonged traffic jam. Police deployed additional personnel to disperse the crowd and restore normal flow.
An investigation has been opened to determine the exact cause of the accident, including possible speed violations or mechanical failure, and authorities have warned drivers to adhere to speed limits on busy national highways.