A tragic collision between a school bus and a truck in the Parsathua police station area of Sasaram resulted in the death of two teachers. The accident happened around 12:30 AM on February 17, 2026, on National Highway 319 near Sohasa village. The bus was transporting students and staff from Middle School Badhona in Kaimur to Patna for an educational tour when the incident occurred. Local authorities arrived at the scene shortly after the crash to coordinate rescue operations and assist the victims.
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Who were the victims of the Sasaram accident?
The accident claimed the lives of two teachers who died on the spot due to the impact of the collision. Several others sustained injuries and were moved to the Sasaram Sadar Hospital for immediate treatment. The bus had a total of 44 occupants at the time of the crash, including students and guardians.
- Deceased Teachers: Sanjay Kumar Rai from Kaimur and Punit Kumar Singh from Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh.
- Injured Teachers: Four teachers identified as Vipin Pandey, Sianand Patel, Lori Singh, and Lalita Kumari are currently under medical care.
- Injured Children: More than 10 children were injured but were discharged after receiving primary treatment as their condition was stable.
What are the latest updates on the police investigation?
Police officials have registered a case and are investigating the causes of the collision, with initial reports pointing toward high speed and driver negligence. The truck involved in the crash has been identified, but the driver managed to flee the site before the police arrived. Authorities are also looking into the circumstances regarding the school management’s decision to travel late at night with a large group of children. The bodies of the deceased teachers were sent for post-mortem examination before being handed over to their respective families.
