A tragic road accident in Kaimur district resulted in the on-the-spot death of a CNG auto-rickshaw driver. The incident occurred near Pipariya village in the Mohania police station area on Wednesday when the auto-rickshaw collided with a Sheesham tree standing by the roadside.

The deceased has been identified as 36-year-old Anshu Kumar Sharma, son of late Girija Prasad Sharma, a resident of Durgavati Station Road. Anshu supported his family by driving the auto. According to his neighbor Arvind Kumar Yadav and family members, Anshu was transporting reserved passengers from Durgavati to Pipariya village when his auto suddenly lost control near the village and crashed into the tree.

Passersby and villagers immediately informed the police. Mohania police arrived at the scene, inspected the damaged vehicle, and took the body into custody. After completing the necessary formalities, the body was sent to Bhabhua Sadar Hospital for post-mortem examination and later handed over to the family.

The distraught family members have appealed to the district administration for appropriate compensation. This accident once again highlights the critical need for road safety measures and driver vigilance.