A fatal road accident created chaos in Patna’s bypass police station area on Friday. A speeding bus hit 26-year-old Manish Kumar on the National Highway. The youth died instantly after the collision. Soon after, local residents and the victim’s family reached the spot. They became angry and started protesting on the road.
Mob Sets Bus And Vehicles On Fire After Accident
Meanwhile, the angry crowd blocked the highway and the situation turned violent. People surrounded the accident-hit bus and set it on fire. The burning vehicle created panic across the area.
Furthermore, firefighters reached the location to control the flames. However, the aggressive crowd opposed their action. Therefore, the fire team returned without completing the operation.
The crowd also confronted police personnel present at the site. As a result, officers moved back to manage the tense situation.
Several Vehicles Burned, Police And Media Faced Stone Pelting
Additionally, protesters targeted more vehicles parked near the accident location. The crowd set four to five other vehicles on fire.
During the incident, reports also mentioned stone pelting at police personnel and media workers. Consequently, traffic movement on the National Highway suffered major disruption.
For a long time, the area witnessed tension and confusion. People remained gathered while authorities worked to restore control.
Police Deploy Extra Force As Investigation Continues
After receiving information, senior police officials reached the spot with additional forces. They tried to calm people and bring the situation under control.
Currently, police are investigating the complete incident. Authorities are examining the accident cause and identifying people involved in the violence.
Moreover, officials have deployed additional security forces due to tension in the area
