3 Friends On Way To Temple: 1 Dead, 1 Maimed In Road Accident In Bhopal

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): A student from Andaman and Nicobar Islands was killed while another student lost leg when the three friends going to Salkahnpur to offer prayer were hit by a sand-laden dumper, police said on Tuesday. The deceased B Pravin was a BEd student.

His parents are fishermen. His friend Basori Inawati, resident of Seoni, who lost leg is perusing BTech.

The third person Dharmendra Kumar, resident of Chhindwara, who remained unhurt also studies in college.

Rehti police post incharge Bhawna Yadav informed that three friends were heading to temple on Monday to offer prayers. Midway, while crossing, they came under sand-loaded truck. Dharmendra was riding the motorcycle and two were sitting at the back.

Dharmendra and dumper driver lost balance and the two vehicles collided. B Pravin and Basori came under the dumper, B Pravin’s both legs were severely injured. Dumper ran over on both the legs of Basori. Dharmendra who got stuck in the dumper survived. Pravin and Basori were rushed at Rehti Community Health Centre and later referred to Hamidia Hospital. Pravin died on the way.

The doctors operated upon both the legs of Basori on Tuesday and probably removed one leg from his body. The police have registered the case and have started searching the dumper driver.