Eight people lost their lives and four others sustained injuries after a mini-van and a truck collided head-on on the outskirts of Patna early Saturday, police confirmed.
The fatal accident occurred in Shahjahanpur near the Patna-Nalanda border. Among the deceased were seven women, officials said. The injured have been admitted to a nearby government hospital for treatment, according to SP (Rural) Vikram Singh.
Authorities stated that the driver of the truck fled the scene following the collision. Police have launched a search operation to apprehend the accused.
