Tragic Collision: Family Road Trip Ends in Disaster

A devastating car-truck collision in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district claimed five lives, injuring two others. The accident involved a family traveling to an event in Shahgarh. Local authorities, including Sagar's IG, responded swiftly, apprehending the truck driver while the injured received medical attention.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Chhatarpur | Updated: 06-12-2025 08:23 IST | Created: 06-12-2025 08:23 IST
Tragic Collision: Family Road Trip Ends in Disaster
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A catastrophic accident unfolded in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district, claiming five lives and leaving two injured. The tragic incident transpired on the Sagar-Kanpur National Highway when a car carrying seven family members collided head-on with a truck.

The accident, occurring around 8 PM on Friday, was witnessed by Sagar range Inspector General Himani Khanna. She immediately alerted the local police, facilitating a rapid response by emergency services.

Additional Superintendent of Police Aditya Patle confirmed the fatalities and severe injuries. Meanwhile, the truck driver attempted to flee but was apprehended shortly thereafter by the Bijawar police.

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