Satna (Madhya Pradesh): A horrifying accident took place in Madhya Pradesh’s Maihar, which killed 9 people including a 4-year-old and left 24 injured. The mishap occurred when a speeding luxury passenger bus rammed into a stationary truck on the roadside at 10:30 on Saturday night.
The bus had 45 passengers, most of whom were asleep when the disaster happened near Nadan, Maihar. Police rushed to the spot and the injured were admitted to hospitals in Maihar, Amarpatan, and nearby areas. Officials also fear that the death toll may rise. Senior district officials are on-site, and are investigating the cause of the accident.
(NOTE: MP CM Mohan Yadav has confirmed the death toll to be 9, which was speculated to be 10 earlier.)
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इस भीषण सड़क हादसे में 9 यात्रियों की मृत्यु की पुष्टि हुई है जबकि एक अत्यंत गंभीर हालत में है। अधिकतर यात्री उत्तर प्रदेश और महाराष्ट्र के हैं। परमपिता परमेश्वर से प्रार्थना करता हूं कि सभी घायलों को शीघ्र स्वास्थ्य लाभ मिले। https://t.co/forqNdXVma
— Dr Mohan Yadav (@DrMohanYadav51) September 29, 2024
According to Maihar SP Sudhir Agrawal, the horrific road accident took place near Nadan in the Maihar district. The high-speed luxury bus from Abha Travels, heading from Prayagraj to Nagpur, collided with the rear of a stone-laden dumper truck parked by the roadside. The impact was so severe that the passengers started screaming in terror. Local residents quickly informed the police and ambulance after which rescue operations began.
Six died on spot, four succumbed to injuries
Six passengers died on the spot, while four more succumbed to their injuries en route to Satna District Hospital, bringing the death toll to 10. Rescue teams are working tirelessly, but the number of casualties might increase as many of the injured are in critical condition. The bus, especially the front section, was completely destroyed, trapping bodies inside. The situation was serious, with rescue teams having to cut through the bus with gas cutters to recover the bodies.
Police fears the death toll may rise
The injured passengers have been taken to hospitals in Amarpatan, Maihar, and Satna. Among the severely injured is the bus driver, whose condition remains critical. The luxury sleeper bus belonged to Abha Travels, registered in Pratapgarh, with a seating capacity of 53. At the time of the accident, there were 45 passengers on board.
Unfortunately, incidents like this are not uncommon on the Rewa-Maihar Highway, where parked heavy vehicles often lead to such deadly collisions. Despite repeated accidents and loss of lives, authorities have been accused of negligence.