Durga Puja celebrations turn to tragedy as an out-of-control Scorpio vehicle mows down several people in Patna.
Patna. A horrific road accident took place on Sunday night amidst the excitement of Durga Puja in Patna, the capital of Bihar. The speeding Scorpio went out of control on the city road and became a disaster for the people. It is being told that many people returning to their homes after seeing the Durga Puja fair were hit by the vehicle. This sudden incident created chaos on the road. After the accident, a crowd of people gathered at the spot. The incident is being reported near Maheshnagar of Pataliputra police station area.
According to initial media reports, the uncontrolled Scorpio hit several people within a radius of about 500 meters. After this the vehicle itself overturned. It is feared that many people may be injured in the accident. However, the actual number of injured and their condition has not been officially confirmed yet.
Wreaked havoc on people returning after seeing the fair
According to the information, there was a festive atmosphere in Patna on Sunday night regarding Durga Puja. There was a huge crowd of devotees in the puja pandals decorated in different areas of the city. A large number of people had come out with their families and children to have darshan of Maa Durga and visit the fair.
Meanwhile, a major accident occurred near Maheshnagar on Atal Path when a speeding Scorpio went out of control. It has been said in the media report that those who were hit by the vehicle included people returning after seeing the Durga Puja fair. The incident happened so suddenly that people did not even get a chance to recover.
Scorpio remained uncontrolled for about 500 meters
According to initial information regarding the accident, the Scorpio driver could not control the vehicle. It is being told that the vehicle hit many people on the road of about 500 meters. After this the Scorpio overturned.
This incident has also raised questions regarding road safety arrangements during the festival. However, whether there was any other reason for the accident other than the high speed of the vehicle or not, will be clear only after investigation.
Police reached the spot after the accident
As soon as information about the incident was received, the police reached the spot and started investigating the matter. Efforts are being made to find out the cause of the accident on the basis of the accident vehicle and the circumstances of the incident site.
It is being told that the flag of a political party was also installed on the crashed Scorpio. However, official information regarding the ownership of the vehicle, its occupants and the identity of the driver is yet to be revealed. Merely having a flag on a vehicle does not confirm the political affiliation of its owner or driver.
In the police investigation, it will be important to clarify who was driving the vehicle at the time of the accident and under what circumstances the driver lost control.
Official confirmation on the number of injured is pending.
There are reports of many people being injured in this accident. However, how many people were hit by the Scorpio and how many were seriously injured could not be confirmed.
At present, there is no confirmed information available regarding the number of dead. In such a situation, it is important to wait for official information from the administration instead of unconfirmed data circulated on social media.
Detailed information about the identity of the people affected in the accident and their health condition is also yet to be revealed.
Crowd increased on the streets due to Durga Puja
It is noteworthy that on the occasion of Navratri and Durga Puja, a large number of devotees are reaching different areas of Patna. In view of the crowd of people visiting the puja pandals, the police and administration have made special security arrangements.
The administration has imposed traffic restrictions and diversions on several major routes of the city from October 17 to 20. Its objective is to ease the movement of devotees and reduce the chances of accidents.
Despite this, the incident that occurred on Atal Path has highlighted the seriousness of the danger posed by speeding vehicles during the festival.
Control over speeding vehicles necessary
Atal Path is included in the important routes of the capital Patna. Speeding vehicles on such busy routes can pose a threat, especially to pedestrians.
During big events like Durga Puja, the roads are more crowded than on normal days. At such times, even a little carelessness on the part of drivers can lead to a serious accident.
According to experts, it is very important to control the speed of vehicles in crowded areas, follow traffic signals and give safe way to pedestrians.
Investigation of the accident will reveal the truth
After this accident on Atal Path in Patna, the biggest question is why the Scorpio went out of control. Whether the driver was driving at excessive speed or there was some other reason behind the accident will be revealed only after investigation.
At present, only the police investigation and official information will clarify the actual number of injured, the role of the driver and the circumstances of the accident.
This accident, which happened amidst the joy of Durga Puja, has once again reminded us how important it is to strictly follow traffic rules to ensure the safety of devotees during the festival.