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Patna : Bihar Governor Lalji Tandon on July 11, 2019, expressed his profound shock and grief over the death of eight persons in Manjhi Tola under Halsi police station in Lakhisarai district on July 10, 2019, late night, after a speeding truck rammed a wedding pandal. The Governor wished speedy recovery to the persons injured in the accident.
Eight persons died on the spot while 6 others were injured in the accident. The injured were admitted to the local hospital. The truck driver escaped after the accident, which took place after the driver lost control over the steering wheel. The deceased were members of a Baarat party, which had come from Garhi Bishanpur. The members of the Baarat party were standing on the roadside near the house of the bride when the speeding truck rammed them.