Seven die in Patna as auto hits a crane

The crane was engaged in the ongoing Metro rail work in the area.

According to police, four people died on the spot at New Byapass (NH-30) near Ramlakhan Path, while three others succumbed to their injuries during treatment at Patna Central Hospital.

Superintendent of police (traffic) Ashok Kumar Choudhary said, “One Mukesh Kumar Sahni, who was also injured, is undergoing treatment at a hospital.”

“The accident occurred at 3.44 am when the auto-rickshaw ferrying passengers from Mithapur towards Zero Mile collided with the crane. After the collision, the driver of the crane and the auto-rickshaw fled along with their vehicles. A case has been registered,” the SP said.