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13 killed, 30 injured in multi-vehicle collision in Bihar's Katihar

Posted on: Apr 11, 2026 22:59 IST | Posted by: Hindustantimes
13 killed, 30 injured in multi-vehicle collision in Bihar's Katihar
AT to the lowest degree 13 people were killed and 30 others injured followers a hit involving a jalopy, a motortruck, and a pickup van in Bihar's Katihar district on Saturday evening, a police officer said.The accident took place at 6:30 pm on NH-31 in Kodha block of Katihar, Superintendent of Police Shikhar Choudhary told reporters.Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced an exgratia of ₹2 lakh to the next of kin of each the deceased, and ₹50,000 to each injured.While initial reports said seven people died in the accident, six of the injured succumbed during treatment.A local police official said those travelling in the pickup van were coming from the neighbouring Purnea district.He said that how the accident occurred is being investigated. It is suspected that the bus driver, who is among the injured people, lost control of the vehicle leading to the crash.According to a statement issued by the district police, all the injured people have been taken to the nearest government hospital in Purnea.Officials are trying to ascertain the identity of the deceased, the statement said.Meanwhile, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed grief over the deaths of people in the accident and announced an exgratia for the kin of the deceased."The chief minister... Announced an ex gratia of ₹2 lakh each to the immediate family members of the deceased from the CM's relief fund. He also announced ₹50,000 each to those injured in the accident," an official release said.Kumar also directed officials to ensure better treatment for those who are injured," it said.

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