Bhind, Sep 30
In a devastating road accident on Tuesday, five people, including a family of four and a diver, were crushed to death when a speeding container truck collided with two motorcycles in the Phoop area of Bhind district in Madhya Pradesh.
The incident took place at around 11 a.m. on the Gwalior-Itawa road, a busy stretch known for frequent vehicular movement.
The tragic incident has sparked outrage and grief in the local community, with many demanding stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and better monitoring of heavy vehicles on rural roads.
Family members of the deceased have called for swift justice and compensation.
Authorities have registered a case against the unknown driver under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, including rash driving and culpable homicide not amounting to murder.
Efforts are underway to locate and apprehend the driver. This accident adds to the growing concern over road safety in Madhya Pradesh, where fatal crashes involving heavy vehicles continue to claim lives at an alarming rate.