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News18
5 days ago
- News18
Five Kanwariyas Killed, Two Injured As DJ Vehicle Hits Live Wire In Bihar's Bhagalpur
Last Updated: The devotees had collected holy water from Sultanganj and were part of the annual pilgrimage that draws thousands of kanwariyas each year. At least five kanwariyas were killed and two others sustained injuries after a vehicle fitted with a DJ sound system came in contact with a high-tension power line and overturned in Bihar's Bhagalpur district late Sunday night, said officials. The incident occurred around 12:05 am when the group was en route to Jayesthgaur Nathsthan to offer prayers on the final Monday of the Shrawani Mela. The devotees had collected holy water from Sultanganj and were part of the annual pilgrimage that draws thousands of kanwariyas each year. 'A DJ vehicle came in contact with an electric wire and overturned, in which five people died on the spot. Efforts are being made to provide financial assistance to their families," said Bhagalpur SSP Hridyakant. He added that the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (Law and Order) has been stationed at the site, and efforts are underway to trace the driver of the vehicle. Eyewitnesses reported that the vehicle had briefly gotten stuck in the mud before the accident occurred. As the driver managed to manoeuvre it out, the mounted sound equipment made contact with a low-hanging live wire. The vehicle subsequently lost balance and overturned into a roadside canal. 'There were nine people on the vehicle at the time, while many other kanwariyas were walking alongside with similar DJ systems," an eyewitness said. Police have launched an investigation into the incident and are assessing whether proper safety protocols were followed. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Hindustan Times
5 kanwariyas killed after DJ vehicle comes in contact with live wire in Bhagalpur
At least five kanwariyas were killed while two are undergoing treatment after a DJ music system installed atop a vehicle they were travelling in came in contact with a live wire leading to an accident in Bihar's Bhagalpur district late on Sunday night. A DJ vehicle came in contact with an electric wire and overturned, in which five people died on the spot. (Representative file photo) Police said that a group of youths who were a part of the devotees on the occasion of fourth and last Monday of Shrawani Mela were going to Jayesthgaur Nathsthan to offer obeisance after carrying Ganga water from Sultanganj, died in the accident. 'A DJ vehicle came in contact with an electric wire and overturned, in which five people died on the spot. Efforts are being made to provide financial assistance to their families,' said Bhagalpur SSP Hridyakant, adding the SDPO (Law and order) camped at the spot. Police trying to locate its driver. Also Read: Biker rider killed after crashing into open car door in Noida Eyewitnesses said that the mishap took place at around 12:05am when the victims, who were travelling in a vehicle fitted with a DJ and sound system, arrived at a particular place before proceeding towards the destination. 'The vehicle was stuck in the road. At the time of the incident nine persons were travelling on the vehicle while dozens of kanwariyas were travelling on foot with the DJ sound systems. As the vehicle driver managed to get out from the mud, the sound systems came in contact with a low-hanging high-tension power line. The vehicle overturned in the roadside canal,' he added.
