Buxar: Road accident victims in Buxar can get cashless treatment of up to Rs 1.5 lakh for seven days at 13 authorised hospitals, while Good Samaritans who take victims to hospital can receive a reward of up to Rs 25,000 under a central govt scheme.District transport officer Prashant Ramaniya shared the details on Thursday and urged people to help accident victims without worrying about legal formalities. The scheme aims to ensure timely treatment after an accident. Eligible victims do not have to make any advance payment at authorised hospitals.The 13 empanelled facilities in Buxar include Sadar Hospital, Sub-divisional Hospital in Dumraon and community health centres in Brahmpur, Nawanagar, Simri, Rajpur, Chakki, Itarhi, Chaugain and Chausa. The Primary Health Centre in Kesath, Divyalok Chikitsa Kendra and Renefocare Dialysis Pvt Ltd are also covered.Under the procedure, an accident victim should be taken to the nearest hospital, while emergency services can be contacted on 112 or police informed. After admission, a treatment ID is generated on the TMS 2.0 portal, following which police verify details of the accident, vehicles involved and the victim.The district administration urged residents to spread awareness about the scheme and ensure that financial concerns do not delay emergency treatment. Motorists were also advised to wear helmets and seat belts, avoid drunk driving and refrain from using mobile phones while driving.According to govt data, 112 people died and 65 injured in road accidents in Buxar between January and September 2026.The district recorded 101 deaths and 101 injuries in 2021, 107 deaths and 83 injuries in 2022, and 147 deaths and 106 injuries in 2023. In 2024, 120 people died and 102 were injured, while 2025 recorded 155 deaths and 79 injuries.Overall, 742 people were killed in road accidents in Buxar between 2021 and September 2026, underscoring the need for safer driving and timely emergency treatment.
