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Bihar: 20-year-old killed, one injured as speeding bus hits bike riders in Darbhanga
✍️ Amar Ujala · Darbhanga
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 06:37 PM
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A 20-year-old youth died and his companion was seriously injured after a speeding bus collided with their motorcycle on SH-56 in Biraul, Darbhanga, Bihar.
A tragic road accident occurred on State Highway 56 (SH-56) in the Biraul area of Darbhanga, Bihar, claiming one life and leaving another critically injured. The incident involved a speeding bus that collided with a motorcycle carrying two young men.
According to initial reports, the bus was moving at high speed when it struck the bike riders. The impact was severe, resulting in the immediate death of 20-year-old Shivam Kumar at the scene. His companion, Durgesh Pandit, sustained serious injuries in the crash.
The accident sparked outrage among locals, who gathered on the road to protest the reckless driving. The scene was chaotic as bystanders waited for emergency services to arrive. Authorities have taken control of the situation and are investigating the circumstances leading to the fatal collision.
According to initial reports, the bus was moving at high speed when it struck the bike riders. The impact was severe, resulting in the immediate death of 20-year-old Shivam Kumar at the scene. His companion, Durgesh Pandit, sustained serious injuries in the crash.
The accident sparked outrage among locals, who gathered on the road to protest the reckless driving. The scene was chaotic as bystanders waited for emergency services to arrive. Authorities have taken control of the situation and are investigating the circumstances leading to the fatal collision.