Palamu: Nilgai Collides with Bike, One Killed, Another Critically Injured

Accident on Japla-Pathra Main Road Leaves One Dead

A speeding nilgai collided with a bike on Japla-Pathra road, killing one rider and leaving another critically injured, prompting immediate medical intervention.

Key Points:

  • One person died, and another was critically injured.
  • Accident occurred on Japla-Pathra road near Langarkot village.
  • Injured victim referred to MMCH Medininagar for advanced treatment.

MEDININAGAR – A tragic accident occurred on Wednesday evening near Langarkot village on the Japla-Pathra main road when a nilgai suddenly ran onto the road, colliding with a moving bike.

Two youths from Barewa village under Haider Nagar police station, identified as 22-year-old Goloo Kumar and 18-year-old Sudhir Kumar, were seriously injured in the accident.

Fatal Crash Shocks Locals

Local villagers promptly transported the victims to Hussainabad Sub-Divisional Hospital for urgent medical attention. However, doctors declared Goloo Kumar dead on arrival, while Sudhir Kumar received primary treatment before being referred to MMCH Medininagar due to his critical condition.

Police Intervene After Tragic Incident

Hussainabad police reached the hospital upon receiving information about the accident. The deceased’s body was taken into custody for post-mortem, which was conducted on Thursday before handing it over to the family.

Victims Were Returning Home

According to sources, the victims were returning home from Aurangabad, Bihar, when the accident occurred. The nilgai, which was grazing near the fields, suddenly ran onto the road, causing the bike to lose balance and crash.

Concerns Over Wild Animal Strayings

Local residents have raised concerns about frequent strayings of wild animals onto roads, posing significant risks to motorists. Authorities have been urged to take measures to prevent such incidents in the future.

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