MP: Five killed in two separate road accidents

IANS May 11, 2025 421 views

A devastating day for Madhya Pradesh saw two separate road accidents claiming five lives in different districts. The first incident involved a speeding truck killing a family of three on the Damoh-Chhatarpur highway, while the second accident occurred when a tractor overturned near Barodiya Ghat. Local police have registered cases and are actively investigating both tragic incidents. The accidents highlight the urgent need for improved road safety measures in the region.

"A reckless truck driver struck them from behind near Mara village, leaving all three mortally wounded" - Praseeta Kurmi, Investigating Officer
Bhopal, May 11: Five persons were killed and three others injured in two separate road accidents in Madhya Pradesh.

Key Points

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Family of three killed by speeding truck on Damoh-Chhatarpur highway

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Tractor accident near Barodiya Ghat claims two more lives

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Police investigating both incidents actively

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Truck driver remains unidentified

The first incident occurred on Sunday afternoon along the Damoh-Chhatarpur State Highway near Mara village, under the jurisdiction of the Narsinghgarh rural police outpost.

A speeding truck, whose driver remains unidentified, rammed into a motorcycle carrying a family of three before fleeing the scene. The collision proved fatal for the husband and wife, who died instantly, while their daughter sustained critical injuries.

She was rushed to the district hospital for emergency treatment, but tragically succumbed to her injuries.

Police authorities have registered a case and initiated a search for the truck involved in the accident.

"The accident occurred on Sunday noon, at around 12:00-12:30 hrs on the Chhatarpur-Damoh highway. Three people, 45-year-old Kadori Patel, his wife, 40-year-old Yashoda Patel, and their 17-year-old daughter, Aarti Patel, died. They were returning home to Kishanganj village in Narsinghgarh after attending a wedding ceremony in Hathri village. As they made their way back on Sunday afternoon, a reckless truck driver struck them from behind near Mara village, leaving all three mortally wounded," Praseeta Kurmi, the investigating officer, told IANS.

The local residents immediately informed the police and called for an ambulance, rushing the injured to the district hospital, where the doctor pronounced Kadori and Yashoda Patel dead upon arrival. Their bodies were placed in the hospital mortuary for post-mortem examination.

Aarti, whose condition was critical, was moved to the intensive care unit but could not survive her injuries. The police are actively investigating the case and have gathered preliminary information regarding the unknown truck driver. Efforts are underway to locate the driver. The police have seized the truck.

In another incident on Saturday, a tractor en route to Bina from Muhansa village in the Bina police station area of Sagar district overturned near Barodiya Ghat, leading to the deaths of two persons and injuring three others.

Speaking to IANS, police outpost Barodiya in-charge, R.K. Joram, said two persons died when a tractor carrying a family overturned near a bridge, leaving Ramnarayan Pal (43) and Prince Pal (13) dead and three others injured.

The officer further said the family was returning from a marriage function.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
This is heartbreaking! 😢 Our highways have become death traps. The government must implement stricter speed limits and install more CCTV cameras to catch reckless drivers. My prayers for the Patel family - losing parents and their young daughter in one accident is unimaginable pain.
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Priya M.
Why do truck drivers always flee after accidents? This is becoming a pattern. There should be mandatory GPS tracking for all commercial vehicles. The poor family was just returning from a wedding - such a happy occasion turned tragic. Our roads need urgent safety reforms.
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Amit S.
The condition of MP roads is terrible. I drove on that highway last month and saw many trucks speeding dangerously. Authorities must conduct regular driver training programs and enforce traffic laws strictly. Two accidents in two days claiming 5 lives is unacceptable!
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Sunita T.
So many accidents happen when people return from weddings at night. Maybe there should be awareness campaigns about not traveling late after functions. The poor 13-year-old boy Prince Pal didn't deserve to die like this. Heart goes out to all affected families 🙏
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Vikram J.
While the truck driver is definitely at fault, we must also question why our highways don't have proper dividers and emergency lanes. The government spends crores on expressways but ignores basic safety on state highways. This negligence costs lives every day.
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Neha P.
The article mentions both accidents involved families returning from weddings. This shows how vulnerable ordinary citizens are on our roads. We need better emergency response systems in rural areas - the time taken to reach hospital often makes difference between life and death.

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Road Accidents Madhya Pradesh Traffic Safety Fatal Collisions Damoh Sagar District