A police driver lost his life in a tragic road accident on NH-27 in Madhubani district, Bihar, caused by a large pothole. The incident occurred in Khopa, under the Phulparas police station area, when the tire of a Bolero vehicle went into a pothole. This caused the vehicle to lose control, collide with an oncoming truck, and overturn.

The police driver, Tej Narayan Sah, who was stationed at the Madhubani Police Center, sustained severe injuries in the accident. He was immediately rushed to the subdivisional hospital. After initial treatment, given his critical condition, doctors referred him to DMCH in Darbhanga for better medical care. Unfortunately, Sah succumbed to his injuries during treatment at DMCH.

According to reports, the collision was so severe that the Bolero was extensively damaged. Upon receiving information about the incident, a local police patrol team arrived at the scene and initiated rescue operations. Police officials stated that traffic flow on NH-27 has been normalized after the accident, and law and order in the area remain stable. Further legal action is being taken in the case. This incident once again highlights the persistent issue of potholes on national highways and the dangers they pose to commuters.