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Truck Crash During Statue Immersion in Rohotas Leaves One Dead, Dozens Injured
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 10:36 PM
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During a statue immersion ceremony in Rohotas, a truck collided with a tractor, killing 25‑year‑old Ajit Kumar and injuring around twelve people. Protesters later set the truck ablaze.
A tragic accident unfolded on Friday night in the Amzhor police station area of Rohotas when a truck slammed into a tractor during a statue immersion ceremony. The impact caused the truck to overturn and catch fire.
The collision claimed the life of 25‑year‑old Ajit Kumar and left roughly twelve others with injuries ranging from minor to serious. Emergency services responded promptly, but the blaze intensified after on‑lookers set the vehicle on fire.
Police investigators are examining the circumstances of the crash, while local authorities have urged calm and are coordinating with medical teams to treat the injured. The incident has sparked outrage among residents, who expressed frustration over the lack of safety measures during the event.
Officials have announced a probe into the incident and will release further details once the investigation is complete.
The collision claimed the life of 25‑year‑old Ajit Kumar and left roughly twelve others with injuries ranging from minor to serious. Emergency services responded promptly, but the blaze intensified after on‑lookers set the vehicle on fire.
Police investigators are examining the circumstances of the crash, while local authorities have urged calm and are coordinating with medical teams to treat the injured. The incident has sparked outrage among residents, who expressed frustration over the lack of safety measures during the event.
Officials have announced a probe into the incident and will release further details once the investigation is complete.