As many as four persons were killed in a collision between a truck and motorcycle in Madhya Pradesh’s Dindori. The victims included a 12-year-old girl, who died in the hospital.
The tragic incident took place close to Kohani Deori village, along the Jabalpur Road in the Shahpura region.
"A man and two women were killed on the spot, while a seriously injured girl was declared dead at the Community Health Centre in Shahpura," PTI quoted ASI Sheikh Azad as saying.
The victims have been identified as Nan Singh Parste (28), his wife Saroj (22), Champa Bai (19), and Priya Parste (12).
Authorities have seized the truck involved and efforts are ongoing to locate the driver.
11 killed in Chhattisgarh train collision
Earlier on Tuesday, 11 persons were killed after a Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) local train collided with a stationary goods train in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur. Over 20 persons were injured in the incident.
According to the joint investigation report, the loco pilot and assistant loco pilot were discovered injured inside the motor coach following the collision. Records indicate that the signal at AJ-5 turned red at 15:31:29 hours; however, the train proceeded past this red signal at 15:50:38 hours, thereby entering a section that was already occupied.
Compensation announced for deceased
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai expressed deep sorrow over the incident and announced an ex-gratia compensation of Rs 5 lakh for the families of those who lost their lives, and Rs 50,000 for the injured. In addition, the Indian Railways has declared compensation of up to Rs 10 lakh for the families of the deceased.
A comprehensive inquiry has been initiated by the Commissioner of Railway Safety to ascertain the exact cause of the accident and to propose measures aimed at preventing such tragedies in the future.
