At least 14 people were killed and 20 people were injured when a truck overturned at Badjhar Ghat in Madhya Pradesh’s Dindori district on Wednesday night, police said.
When the news arrived, the police arrived at the scene and sent the injured to a nearby hospital for treatment. Dindori Collector Vikas Mishra confirmed the details and said: “The truck lost control and overturned at Badjhar ghat in Dindori, killing 14 people and injuring 20 others. He is receiving treatment at Shahpura Community Health Centre.”
मध्य प्रदेश के डिंडौरी जिले में हुई सड़क दुर्घटना में अनेक लोगों के हताहत होने का समाचार अत्यंत पीड़ादायक है। मैं शोक संतप्त परिवारजनों के प्रति संवेदनाएं व्यक्त करती हूं। मेरी प्रार्थना है कि इस हादसे में घायल हुए सभी लोग शीघ्र स्वस्थ हों।
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) February 29, 2024
Responding to the incident, Prime Minister Mohan Yadav expressed grief and announced that ex-gratia of 400,000 rupees would be given to the families of the dead. He also asked the authorities to provide necessary medical care to those injured in the incident.
The Prime Ministry made a statement on the issue and said: “CM Mohan Yadav expressed his sadness over the untimely death of many people in the vehicle in the accident that occurred in Dindoli town. May God grant patience to the mourning family.” The letter also added: “Fund of Rs 4 lakh per person will be given to the families of the deceased and instructions have been given for appropriate treatment to the area. Governor Sampatiya Uikey will inspect the region as per the instructions of the Prime Minister. ”
डिंडोरी जिले में हुई वाहन दुर्घटना का अत्यंत दुखद समाचार प्राप्त हुआ है। दुःख की इस घड़ी में हम सबकी संवेदनाएं शोकाकुल परिवारों के साथ हैं।
बाबा महाकाल से दिवंगत आत्माओं की शांति व परिजनों को यह वज्रपात सहन करने की शक्ति देने की प्रार्थना करता हूं।
प्रदेश सरकार की ओर से मृतकों…
— Dr Mohan Yadav (@DrMohanYadav51) February 29, 2024
Also, BJP leader Om Prakash Dhurve visited Shahpura Community Health Center on Thursday morning and met those injured in the Dindori incident.
This tragic incident reminds people of the importance of road safety and caution when traveling. The community is deeply saddened by the loss and expresses its condolences to the affected families.