Tragedy struck Rajgarh district in Madhya Pradesh as a celebratory trip turned fatal near Pachor, with a speeding truck colliding with a family’s pickup vehicle. Two women lost their lives, and 21 others were injured in the accident. The victims, from the Yadav family in Mavasa village, were en route to Barkheda village for a Mamera ceremony, a traditional pre-wedding ritual.
The collision, which occurred early on a Tuesday, caused severe damage to the pickup vehicle, trapping several passengers inside. Local authorities and police swiftly responded, transporting all victims to Pachore civil hospital. Despite immediate medical attention, two women, Avanti Bai and Bhagwati Bai, succumbed to their injuries.
Two other passengers are in critical condition, with one referred to Shajapur district hospital for specialized treatment and the other to a hospital in Bhopal for advanced care. The remaining 19 injured individuals are under treatment in Pachor, with doctors closely monitoring their recovery progress.
The truck driver involved in the accident also sustained injuries and is receiving treatment at Pachor hospital while under police custody for ongoing investigations. The family, originally on their way to wedding festivities, now faces the tragic aftermath of the accident.
Authorities have initiated a case and are probing the circumstances leading to the collision, focusing on potential speeding or negligence by the truck driver. The deceased, Avanti Bai and Bhagwati Bai, will undergo post-mortem examinations before being handed over to their grieving relatives in Mavasa village.
