A tragic road accident in Sultanpur, Bhagalpur, claimed the life of a newlywed woman and left her husband severely injured. The incident occurred on Sunday when a speeding heavy vehicle (hywa) attempting to overtake, crushed the couple's motorcycle. The deceased has been identified as Jyoti Kumari (22), wife of Ravi Kumar, a resident of Farka village under Sabour police station in Bhagalpur. The accident has cast a pall of gloom over the entire region.

According to reports, Ravi Kumar and Jyoti Kumari were riding their motorcycle on Sunday when an out-of-control hywa collided with them during an overtaking maneuver in the Sultanpur police station area. The impact was so severe that Jyoti Kumari died on the spot. Ravi Kumar sustained serious injuries and was rushed to the hospital by locals. Doctors describe his condition as critical.

Family members revealed that Ravi and Jyoti had been married just 17 days prior. The joy of their new life together was cut short by this devastating accident. Jyoti's untimely death has plunged the family into deep mourning. Local police arrived at the scene, took the body into custody, and sent it for post-mortem examination. The hywa has been seized, but the driver managed to flee the scene and is currently being sought by the police. Investigations are ongoing, highlighting once again the dangers of reckless driving and speeding vehicles on the roads.