Patna: Two people died after being trapped under a tractor that overturned near Jabda turn in Rajawar panchayat under Rajaun police station area of Banka district on Sunday. The driver escaped with minor injuries and allegedly fled the spot after the accident.According to police, the deceased were identified as tractor owner Rajnish Kumar, a resident of Chakraushan village under Rajaun police station area, and Madan Das of Dhay Harna village under Nawada police station area. Rajnish and Madan had gone to unload stone chips in the panchayat and were returning home on the empty tractor, which was being driven by another youth.Near Jabda turn, the driver lost control of the tractor, causing it to overturn. Rajnish and Madan were trapped underneath, while the driver sustained minor injuries. Hearing the crash, villagers rushed to the spot and tried to rescue the two. Rajaun SHO Abhay Shankar, sub-inspector Prabhat Kumar and other police personnel also reached the spot after being informed.With the help of local residents, police lifted the tractor and pulled out the two men, but both had died by then. Their family members later reached the spot. “Two people died after being trapped under the overturned tractor. Both bodies were sent to Banka Sadar Hospital for post-mortem. Police are taking necessary action in the matter,” SHO Abhay Shankar said.
