A passenger auto overturned on the Ghoghardiha-Phulparas road near Belha brick kiln in Phulparas police station area of Madhubani district on Friday. The tragic accident resulted in the death of a three-and-a-half-year-old child, while seven others, including his mother and two sisters, were injured. One woman's condition is reported to be serious, and she was referred to Darbhanga for further treatment after initial medical aid.

The deceased child has been identified as Adarsh Kumar (3.5 years), son of Ghanshyam Yadav, a resident of Kulharia village under Marauna police station in Supaul district. All occupants of the auto were members of the same family, traveling from their village Kulharia to Murli village in Phulparas police station area to celebrate Raksha Bandhan. The auto lost control and overturned near the Belha brick kiln during their journey.

Adarsh Kumar died in the accident. His mother, Rita Kumari (31), and sisters Aditi Shayari (10) and Priya Bharti (7) were among the injured. Lakshminiya Devi (26), Aman Kumar (7), and Dheeraj Kumar (6) also sustained injuries. Lakshminiya Devi's condition is critical, and she has been referred to Darbhanga for better treatment.

Upon receiving information about the incident, Phulparas police reached the spot. Station House Officer Vikram Acharya stated that the deceased child's family refused to have a post-mortem examination conducted. The family also identified the overturned auto as their own and requested no legal action in the matter.