Tragic Crash: Maha Kumbh Pilgrims in Fatal Expressway Accident

A devastating accident on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway left three Maha Kumbh pilgrims dead and two injured. The crash occurred in Kota district as a bus carrying 57 pilgrims collided with a parked truck. The driver is suspected of falling asleep at the wheel and fled the scene.

In a tragic turn of events, three Maha Kumbh pilgrims lost their lives when their bus collided with a parked truck on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. The accident occurred in the early hours, as the group was returning to Madhya Pradesh from Paryagraj.

The ill-fated incident took place near Karodia village in Kota district, causing the death of 60-year-old Kishorilal, his wife Kailashibai, and Ashok. Two other passengers, Chamanlal and Parvati, suffered injuries and are currently receiving medical attention at Kota's MBS hospital.

The bus driver, suspected of falling asleep at the wheel, fled the scene post-crash. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem to determine the exact cause of death, as authorities investigate further.

(With inputs from agencies.)