Traffic Chaos Near Bhagalpur Railway Station as Truck Carrying Train Coach Causes Accident

"Lohiya Bridge Incident, No Injuries Reported, and Traffic Disruption in Bihar

Jan 1, 2024 - 12:06
Traffic Chaos Near Bhagalpur Railway Station as Truck Carrying Train Coach Causes Accident
A truck carrying a train coach collides with a railing on Lohia bridge, in Bhagalpur district.

On Sunday, there was a major traffic jam near the Bhagalpur railway station in Bihar due to an accident involving a truck transporting a train coach.

The incident happened close to the station, near the Lohiya Bridge. Police report that no one was hurt.


"The incident took place when the truck carrying the coach lost control and hit one of the railings of Lohiya Bridge," they stated.

Reporters were informed by Vikas Choubey, DRM (Malda Division), "A restaurant is opening in the railway complex near the station." The company that had opened the restaurant was in the midst of moving the coach. It was essentially an instance of a traffic accident."


Due to the large number of interested onlookers drawn to the scene, there was heavy traffic on the surrounding roads. Nevertheless, the traffic was eventually cleared, according to police, with the help of local law enforcement and railroad representatives.

In Motihari, East Champaran, on Friday, a truck carrying a scrapped aircraft from Lucknow to Assam became stuck beneath the Piprakothi bridge.

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