Madhya Pradesh accident: 16 dead as pickup van collides with SUV in Dhar
A collision between a pickup van and an SUV in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district has resulted in 16 deaths, with several injured victims succumbing during treatment. The accident occurred on Wednesday night when a van transporting labourers overturned and struck an oncoming SUV.
A pickup van and an SUV collided in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district, resulting in 16 deaths. The accident occurred on Wednesday night near the Chikliya crossing on the Indore-Ahmedabad National Highway. The van, transporting labourers, overturned and struck an oncoming SUV. Twelve deaths were confirmed immediately, with four more victims dying later from their injuries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and MP Chief Minister Mohan Yadav have directed officials to prioritize medical care for survivors. The district collector and IG Anurag oversaw emergency relief efforts. The van driver lost control near the crossing, leading to the fatal impact. Local Tirla police have filed a case and launched an investigation. Modi announced an ex gratia payment of ₹2 lakh for the families of the deceased and ₹50,000 for those injured. CM Yadav stated that the state would provide ₹4 lakh to the kin of the deceased, ₹1 lakh to the critically injured, and ₹50,000 to other survivors.
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