Tragic Collisions: Family and Wedding Crash in Chhatarpur and Guna

Two devastating road accidents in Madhya Pradesh have resulted in eight fatalities and six injuries. In Chhatarpur, a family vehicle collided with a truck, claiming five lives. Meanwhile, in Guna, a similar crash involving a wedding party caused three deaths. Police investigations and legal actions are underway.

In a tragic incident, five members of a family were killed instantly and two others were injured when their car collided with a truck in Chhatarpur district on Friday, according to local police. The vehicle, en route to Shahgarh, was carrying seven family members when the accident occurred. The truck driver has been apprehended, and the truck has been seized by authorities.

Chhatarpur Assistant Superintendent of Police, Aditya Patle, provided details to ANI. 'The accident involved a car from Satna that was headed towards Badamlehra, carrying seven individuals. The collision resulted in five fatalities on the spot, while two survivors have been hospitalized. Their condition remains critical due to head injuries. The driver of the truck has been arrested, and police proceedings are ongoing,' Patle stated when asked about potential government compensation.

In a separate yet similarly tragic event in Madhya Pradesh's Guna district, three individuals died and four others were injured after another car-truck collision. The accident took place near Bhilera village early Thursday. The group was returning from a wedding when their car crashed into a truck. Bajrang Garh police reported that while three passengers died instantly, four were rushed to the district hospital. Police noted that the truck driver fled the scene, leaving behind the vehicle, and investigations continue.

(With inputs from agencies.)