Five people were killed and one critically injured in a horrific road accident in Supaul district on Tuesday night. The incident occurred near the Bajrangbali Temple on NH-327E, near Kataiya Chowk, where a group of people were performing 'kirtan' (devotional singing) by the roadside.

According to eyewitnesses, a high-speed, uncontrolled car coming from Pipra side rammed into six people. The impact was so severe that people were thrown 10 feet away. The car's speed was estimated to be around 150 km/h. After the collision, the car dragged for about 50 meters before crashing into a garage. The deceased have been identified as Tilai Das (65), Raju Das (50), Surendra Yadav (45), Bhuvaneshwari Yadav alias Koyali Yadav, and Krishna Mohan Sah. Three died on the spot, while two succumbed to their injuries while being taken to the hospital. One critically injured person is undergoing treatment at Madhepura Medical College Hospital.

Local residents apprehended the car driver, his wife, and two children after the accident. For their safety, they were secured in a nearby shop. It is reported that the car driver lost control while trying to avoid a tractor. Devotional singing is held every Tuesday evening near the Bajrangbali Temple, and a large number of people had gathered for the Sawan Jhulan festival. Those sitting on the other side of the white line on the road escaped, while those on the road were hit.

Upon receiving information about the accident, the district administration and police team rushed to the spot. Pipra police station has seized the car and initiated an investigation. The administration has also started removing trees along the roadside to improve visibility and prevent future accidents. Local MLA Ramvilas Kamat visited the scene, met the affected families, and described the incident as heartbreaking. The Supaul DM has announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh to the families of the deceased.