In a tragic accident, 14 people were killed and 21 others grievously injured when an overloaded pickup truck ferrying them overturned near Badjar village in Dindori district late Wednesday night.
The Accident
The accident occurred around 1:30am when the speeding truck carrying over 30 passengers lost control and veered off the road, before toppling over into a ditch. Locals rushed to the spot after hearing screams and found the mangled remains of the vehicle.
Madhya Pradesh: 14 people killed in road accident in #Dindori, 21 people reported to be injured. CM Dr Mohan Yadav expresses grief over the accident; says financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh each will be provided to families of those who died in the incident.
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“It was a horrifying scene. The truck was completely crushed and there were passengers trapped inside. We quickly got to work rescuing them,” said Mahesh, an eyewitness.
The deceased included 8 men, 3 women and 3 children. The injured were immediately rushed to the Shahpura Community Health Center by locals and police officials arriving at the scene later.
#WATCH | Madhya Pradesh: 14 people died and 20 injured after a pick-up vehicle lost control and overturned at Badjhar ghat in Dindori. Injured are undergoing treatment at Shahpura Community Health Centre: Vikas Mishra, Dindori Collector
(Visuals of the injured who are undergoing… pic.twitter.com/24CjMnprEb
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Returning from a Celebration
According to police reports, the pickup truck was ferrying a group of villagers back to Devari village from a ‘godh bharai’ (baby shower) function in Amhai Devri village. With the vehicle overloaded, the driver likely lost control while navigating a bend.
Chief Minister Announces Compensation
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav expressed his condolences and announced a compensation of ₹4 lakhs for the families of the deceased. He also instructed the Dindori district administration to ensure proper treatment for the injured.
VIDEO | Here’s what Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav (@DrMohanYadav51) said on the Dindori accident.
“Around 14 people lost their lives in the accident in Dindori. We have announced an assistance of Rs 4 lakh each to the families of the deceased. I have given the instructions to… pic.twitter.com/47ynJNKPTI
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Cabinet Minister Visits Hospital
Cabinet Minister Sampatiya Uikey visited the Shahpura hospital to check on the condition of the injured and directed medical authorities to provide the best treatment possible. She also visited the site of the accident and promised a thorough investigation.
VIDEO | Dindori accident: “As per the information that I have received, the vehicle lost control. Because, if the brakes would have failed then the vehicle should have only moved forward. Instructions have been given to the administration by the Chief Minister to conduct a… pic.twitter.com/E8ItjboBGO
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 29, 2024
As Madhya Pradesh mourns yet another tragic road accident, questions are being raised about measures to prevent such accidents due to reckless driving and poor vehicle maintenance. The police have registered a case and are investigating if the vehicle was speeding or had faulty parts leading to the accident.
मध्य प्रदेश के डिंडोरी में हुई सड़क दुर्घटना अत्यंत दुखद है। मेरी संवेदनाएं शोकाकुल परिजनों के साथ हैं। ईश्वर उन्हें इस कठिन समय में संबल प्रदान करे। इसके साथ ही मैं सभी घायल लोगों के जल्द स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूं। राज्य सरकार की देखरेख में स्थानीय प्रशासन पीड़ितों की हरसंभव…
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