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This article gives details about a serious accident involving a government vehicle that injured two people in Buxar.
On Wednesday, a government Scorpio vehicle lost control on Market Committee Road in Buxar and crashed into an e-rickshaw. The Scorpio then went on to smash through the boundary wall of a nearby house, raising concerns about road safety and driver accountability.
Local residents quickly helped the injured e-rickshaw driver and a passenger by taking them to Sadar Hospital. Their condition is reported to be serious. Meanwhile, the Scorpio driver abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene, prompting a gathering of angry locals who caused a traffic jam.
The Scorpio had a sign indicating it belonged to the ‘Joint Commissioner of State Tax, Buxar Zone’. The driver’s name was found to be Abhishek Kumar, as per an ID card from the vehicle. The Scorpio’s registration number is BR44P8196, and the damaged wall belonged to a well-known businessman named Deepak Pandey, who expressed his outrage and called for an investigation.
City police station incharge Manoj Kumar Singh arrived at the site to take charge of the damaged vehicle and began searching for the missing driver. Thankfully, there have been no confirmed deaths among the injured, but their health remains critical, highlighting the dangers of speeding government vehicles.
Authorities are now looking into the incident, focusing on the reckless driving of government officials and the need for stricter enforcement of road safety rules. This accident has sparked discussions about the responsibility of drivers in government service.
Summary:
- A government Scorpio crashed into an e-rickshaw in Buxar.
- The driver fled the scene after the accident.
- Two people were injured and taken to the hospital.
- The Scorpio is linked to the State Tax department.
- Police are investigating the incident and searching for the driver.
