A tragic road accident in Purnia district involved a head-on collision between a toto (auto-rickshaw) and a motorcycle, leaving three people seriously injured. The incident occurred on the Purnia-Katihar main road, where a speeding toto and a motorcycle collided violently. The impact was severe, causing significant damage to both vehicles and throwing the occupants onto the road.

Eyewitnesses reported a chaotic scene immediately after the accident. Local residents promptly assisted the injured and informed the police. Upon receiving the information, local police arrived at the scene and rushed the injured to Purnia Sadar Hospital for immediate medical attention. After initial treatment, doctors, noting the critical condition of the injured, referred them to Katihar for advanced treatment. It is reported that one of the injured remains in a very critical state.

Following the accident, traffic on the Purnia-Katihar main road was disrupted for some time. Police cleared the damaged vehicles from the road and normalized traffic flow. An investigation into the cause of the accident has been launched. Initial findings suggest that high speed and negligence might have led to the collision. Police are gathering information about the drivers of both vehicles, and further action is underway. The increasing number of road accidents in the district is a matter of concern, highlighting the need for the administration to conduct awareness campaigns regarding traffic rule adherence.