A tragic road accident occurred in Bihar's Begusarai district early Thursday morning, claiming the lives of two Kanwariya pilgrims and injuring seven others. A speeding truck collided from behind with a CNG auto-rickshaw carrying Kanwariyas on National Highway-31, near Sanha Dhala in the Sahebpur Kamal police station area.

The deceased have been identified as Mohammad Imtiyaz alias Kari, the auto driver from Matihani, Begusarai, and Anil Sahni, a Kanwariya from Jandaha, Vaishali. Seven other pilgrims sustained serious injuries and are currently undergoing treatment at Begusarai Sadar Hospital.

According to reports, the Kanwariyas were en route from Barauni to Sultanganj's Baba Ajgaibinath Dham to collect holy water. Around 4:30 AM, as the auto reached Sanha Dhala, it was struck by a speeding truck from behind. The impact was so severe that the auto overturned, leading to chaos and cries for help at the scene.

Upon receiving information, Sahebpur Kamal police arrived at the site. With the help of locals, the injured were rushed to a primary health center and later referred to Begusarai Sadar Hospital due to their critical condition. Police have seized the damaged auto and handed over the bodies to their families after post-mortem examination. The truck driver fled the scene with the vehicle after the accident. Police are conducting raids to identify and apprehend the absconding driver. The incident has plunged the families of the deceased into deep mourning.