Two Injured in Toto Overturn in Sultaniganj, One in Critical Condition Accident Occurs Near Udhadih
Sultaniganj (Bhagalpur): A tragic road accident took place near Udhadih, under the Sultaniganj police station area of Bhagalpur district, late Sunday night. Two people were seriously injured when a Toto (e-rickshaw) lost control and overturned. The injured have been identified as 16-year-old Aman Kumar and 22-year-old Nandan Kumar.
Details of the Incident
According to the information received, Aman and Nandan were traveling on a Toto for some work. As their vehicle reached near the Udhadih area, the driver suddenly lost control of the vehicle. Due to high speed, the Toto became unbalanced and overturned on the side of the road. Following the flip, the vehicle's structure was severely damaged, and both youths fell onto the road, sustaining serious injuries.
Panic ensued among the locals immediately following the accident. Hearing the cries for help, villagers rushed to the spot and hurriedly transported the injured to the Sultaniganj Community Health Center (CHC).
Primary Treatment and Referral for Advanced Care
Doctors on duty at the Community Health Center immediately began primary treatment for the injured. During the examination, it was found that 16-year-old Aman Kumar had sustained serious injuries to his head and other parts of his body. Given his critical condition, after initial stabilization, doctors referred him to the Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and Hospital (JLNMCH) at Mayaganj in Bhagalpur for advanced medical care. Meanwhile, 22-year-old Nandan Kumar is also undergoing treatment, and his condition is currently reported to be stable.
Concerns Regarding Unsafe Travel in the Region
There is significant outrage and concern among the local residents following this incident. Accidents frequently occur on the Udhadih route due to the high speed of Totos and autos. Eyewitnesses state that e-rickshaw drivers in Sultaniganj are currently operating vehicles without any training or regard for traffic rules.
Often, Toto drivers risk the lives of pedestrians by overtaking from the wrong side of the road and taking sharp turns at high speeds. Intellectuals and citizens of the area have demanded that the administration and local police implement stricter rules for Toto drivers and conduct periodic checking drives on the roads to prevent the recurrence of such accidents in the future.
Upon receiving information about the incident, the Sultaniganj police also reached the spot. The police inspected the accident site and have taken the damaged Toto into their custody. The police are currently investigating the matter and gathering information regarding the driver. The families of the victims are in deep distress and are demanding appropriate action from the administration in this matter.
