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Crime
Truck Collides with Police Patrol Van in Lakhisarai, Five Officers Injured
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 09:46 PM
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A truck struck a police patrol van near Balagudar in Lakhisarai while officers were chasing a named accused, leaving five police personnel, including an SI, injured.
A police patrol van from Badhahia police station was involved in a road collision with a heavy truck near Balagudar, Lakhisarai, while pursuing a named accused. The incident occurred as the police unit attempted to apprehend the suspect, according to local reports.
The impact caused injuries to five police personnel, including a Sub-Inspector (SI) and four constables. Emergency services were dispatched promptly, and the injured officers were taken to the nearest hospital for treatment.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the crash, focusing on the truck driver's role and the safety protocols followed during the pursuit. The incident underscores the risks faced by law‑enforcement officers during field operations.
No fatalities have been reported so far, and the police have not released further details about the accused or the ongoing chase.
The impact caused injuries to five police personnel, including a Sub-Inspector (SI) and four constables. Emergency services were dispatched promptly, and the injured officers were taken to the nearest hospital for treatment.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the crash, focusing on the truck driver's role and the safety protocols followed during the pursuit. The incident underscores the risks faced by law‑enforcement officers during field operations.
No fatalities have been reported so far, and the police have not released further details about the accused or the ongoing chase.