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Two Killed, Five Injured in Head‑On Auto‑Pickup Collision in Dinara, Bihar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 02:31 PM
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An auto rickshaw and a pickup truck collided head‑on in Dinara, Rohtas district, killing an uncle and his nephew on the spot and injuring five others, including two women.
A head‑on collision between an auto rickshaw and a pickup truck occurred on a road in Dinara, a town in Rohtas district of Bihar. The vehicles met directly, causing severe damage and an immediate fatal outcome for two occupants identified as an uncle and his nephew.
Emergency services arrived promptly, but the two victims were declared dead at the scene. Five other passengers, among them two women, sustained injuries ranging from minor cuts to more serious trauma and were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Local police have opened an investigation to determine the cause of the crash, focusing on factors such as speed, road conditions and possible driver error. The incident underscores growing concerns over road safety in the region, where similar accidents have been reported in recent months.
Emergency services arrived promptly, but the two victims were declared dead at the scene. Five other passengers, among them two women, sustained injuries ranging from minor cuts to more serious trauma and were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Local police have opened an investigation to determine the cause of the crash, focusing on factors such as speed, road conditions and possible driver error. The incident underscores growing concerns over road safety in the region, where similar accidents have been reported in recent months.