Four youths were severely injured in a head-on collision between two motorcycles on the Salimpur four-lane road in Bakhtiyarpur police station area on Monday night. One of the injured youths is in critical condition and has been referred to Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) for advanced treatment.

The incident occurred late Monday night when two students, returning from the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE), were traveling on their motorcycle. Near the Salimpur four-lane, their bike collided with another motorcycle coming from the opposite direction. The impact was severe, causing all four youths on both bikes to fall onto the road and sustain serious injuries.

One of the injured has been identified as Manish Kumar, son of Vikas Kumar, a resident of Dhobidiha village under Asthawan police station in Nalanda district. Manish was returning after taking the OJEE exam. He suffered critical injuries and was immediately taken to Bakhtiyarpur Referral Hospital. Due to his severe condition after primary treatment, doctors referred him to PMCH, Patna.

The other three injured are currently undergoing treatment at Bakhtiyarpur Referral Hospital. Police reached the spot upon receiving information, helped transport the injured to the hospital, and seized both damaged motorcycles. An investigation into the incident has been initiated. Traffic on the Salimpur four-lane was briefly affected. Locals reported that high-speed driving frequently leads to accidents in this area.