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Fortuner Crash on Captain Bridge Claims Life of Purnia Driver, Cousin of Former MP
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 10:36 PM
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A Toyota Fortuner lost control on Captain Bridge in Purnia, Bihar, and plunged into the Soura River, killing driver Babulal Vishwas, who is reported to be a cousin of former MP Santosh Kushwaha.
On Thursday evening, a Toyota Fortuner traveling at high speed lost control on Captain Bridge in Purnia, Bihar, and plunged into the Soura River.
Emergency services were called to the scene, but the vehicle sank quickly and no survivors were found.
The deceased was identified as driver Babulal Vishwas, who is reported to be a cousin of former Member of Parliament Santosh Kushwaha.
Local police have launched an investigation into the incident and are reviewing traffic conditions on the bridge.
Emergency services were called to the scene, but the vehicle sank quickly and no survivors were found.
The deceased was identified as driver Babulal Vishwas, who is reported to be a cousin of former Member of Parliament Santosh Kushwaha.
Local police have launched an investigation into the incident and are reviewing traffic conditions on the bridge.