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Summary:
The provided text is an e-paper excerpt from “The Hindu” dated November 30, 2025. It includes a list of regular features and a news article reporting a fatal road accident in Bihar’s East Champaran district. A speeding truck rammed into several vehicles on NH27 in the Kotwa area, resulting in five deaths and multiple injuries. The truck driver fled the scene, and initial investigations suggest he may have fallen asleep at the wheel. The incident sparked outrage among locals, who blocked the highway and set an NHAI vehicle on fire. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed grief over the tragedy.
News Article:
Five Killed in Bihar Road Accident, Truck Driver Flees
Motihari, Bihar – November 30, 2025 – A tragic road accident in Bihar’s East Champaran district on Sunday evening has claimed the lives of five people and left several others injured. A speeding truck reportedly rammed into multiple vehicles, including motorcycles and an autorickshaw, in the Kotwa police station area on National Highway 27.
According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Dilip Kumar, the incident occurred when the truck entered the service lane where vehicles were waiting to cross the road. The impact resulted in the immediate deaths of five individuals whose bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination.
The truck driver fled the scene following the accident, and police are currently investigating the incident. Preliminary findings suggest the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel.
The accident sparked outrage among local residents, who blocked the highway in protest and set an NHAI (National Highways Authority of India) vehicle on fire. Police later cleared the blockade.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed his condolences to the families of the victims, offering his prayers for strength during this difficult time. An investigation into the cause of the accident is underway.
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