Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh): A speeding truck ran over 3 unidentified people travelling on a motorcycle in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur, claiming two lives and leaving a woman critical, as reported on Monday.
According to information, the road accident occurred on the Bargi National Highway around 1 pm o Monday.
After the collision, the bike was thrown off due to the impact and later caught fire.
Regarding the matter, the police said, a speeding truck (Hyva) ran over 3 people travelling on a motorcycle. The impact of the collision was so severe that the bike caught fire after the accident.
The deceased included a father and his 13-year-old son. The mother, on the other hand, is in critical condition and is currently undergoing treatment.
However, the identities of all three victims have not yet been confirmed.
Additional SP Suryakant Sharma said efforts are being made to identify the deceased.
Injured woman admitted
Among the deceased are reportedly a young man and a child, while an injured woman was rushed to the hospital for treatment.
After causing the accident, the truck driver fled the spot.
On receiving information, the Gaur Chowki police reached the spot and sent the bodies for post-mortem.
Police have seized the truck and registered a case against the driver.
Additional SP Suryakant Sharma said the deceased have not been identified yet.
Police are trying to identify them through the bike’s registration number.
A special police team has been formed to trace the absconding dumper driver. Police are also checking CCTV cameras installed nearby.
Local residents said that speeding dumpers frequently pass through the Bargi area, leading to repeated road accidents.
They have demanded strict action and better control over the speed of heavy vehicles.
Further investigation is underway in the matter.
