10 Killed, 25 Injured As Bus Collides With Pickup Vehicle in Bihar's Katihar

Katihar: As many as 10 people were killed and 25 others were injured after a bus collided with a pickup vehicle in Bihar's Katihar district on Saturday.

The incident took place near Gerabari within the jurisdiction of the Korha Police Station. 

The injured people were administered first aid before being rushed to a hospital for advanced medical care.

Visuals from the scene showed the front part of the bus badly damaged due to the impact of the collision.

Further details are awaited.

CM Announces Ex-Gratia

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar condoled the lives lost in the accident. In a post on X, the CM wrote, “The tragic loss of lives in the horrific road accident in the Kodha police station area of Katihar district is heartbreaking. Deep condolences to the bereaved families."

He added, "The dependents of the deceased will be provided with ex-gratia assistance of ₹2-2 lakh each from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund, and the injured will receive ₹50-50 thousand each. Senior officials have reached the accident site and are carrying out relief and rescue operations. Instructions have been issued to ensure proper treatment for the injured. Wishing them a speedy recovery.”

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