Three young laborers tragically lost their lives in a fatal road accident near the Gujra toll plaza in Madhya Pradesh’s Maihar district. The incident occurred when a speeding motorcycle carrying the trio collided with a tractor-trolley parked near the Indian Gas Agency under the Mukundpur police outpost. The impact was severe, resulting in the complete destruction of the motorcycle and the immediate demise of the riders.
The deceased individuals have been identified as Ankit Sodhia, Deepak Kol, and Nagendra Kol, all hailing from Jamuna village. They were on their way home after a day’s work in Rewa when the accident took place on the Bela-Govindgarh road near the Gujra petrol pump. Preliminary investigations suggest that high speed and potential negligence were contributing factors to the collision.
Authorities are looking into the possibility of alcohol consumption by the riders, which might have impaired their judgment during the dark hours. Following the incident, the Tala police station officers swiftly responded to the scene, took possession of the bodies, completed necessary formalities, and transferred them to Amarpatan hospital for post-mortem examination.
The police are investigating why the tractor-trolley was parked on the highway without proper warning red reflectors, a practice that has posed a recurring danger. Local residents have voiced concerns over heavy vehicles being parked on roadsides at night, leading to fatal accidents due to poor visibility. Villagers are urging the district administration to implement stringent measures, such as mandatory reflective signs, lights, or barriers for parked vehicles, particularly on busy roads, to prevent such tragedies.
