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Two engineering students killed, eight injured in auto‑harvester collision near Kandol, Jhānābād‑Gaya border, Bihar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 01:01 PM
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An auto‑rickshaw carrying students collided with the rear of a stationary harvester near Kandol village on the Jhānābād‑Gaya border, killing two Hulasganj Engineering College students and injuring eight others.
A road accident occurred near Kandol village, located on the Jhānābād‑Gaya border in Bihar. An auto‑rickshaw packed with students from Hulasganj Engineering College struck the rear of a harvester that was stationary on the roadway. The impact resulted in the deaths of two engineering students and left eight other passengers with injuries of varying severity.
Emergency services arrived promptly, transporting the injured to the nearest medical facilities. Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the collision and to assess any lapses in traffic safety measures.
The incident has raised concerns among the student community and parents about road safety, especially in rural stretches where agricultural machinery often shares the road with commuter traffic. Officials have urged drivers to exercise caution and adhere to speed limits in such mixed‑traffic zones.
The two deceased students were identified as members of Hulasganj Engineering College, though their names have not been released pending notification of families. The college administration expressed grief and announced plans to support the affected families.
Police are expected to release a detailed report once the investigation concludes, and they have appealed to witnesses to come forward with any information that could aid the inquiry.
Emergency services arrived promptly, transporting the injured to the nearest medical facilities. Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the collision and to assess any lapses in traffic safety measures.
The incident has raised concerns among the student community and parents about road safety, especially in rural stretches where agricultural machinery often shares the road with commuter traffic. Officials have urged drivers to exercise caution and adhere to speed limits in such mixed‑traffic zones.
The two deceased students were identified as members of Hulasganj Engineering College, though their names have not been released pending notification of families. The college administration expressed grief and announced plans to support the affected families.
Police are expected to release a detailed report once the investigation concludes, and they have appealed to witnesses to come forward with any information that could aid the inquiry.