Dhar (Madhya Pradesh): At least 12 labourers died and 10 others were injured when a pick-up van and an SUV collided near Chikhliya phata on the Indore-Ahmedabad Road on Wednesday.
The deceased included seven women and two children. In-charge Collector Abhishek Chaudhary said doctors referred eight critically injured persons to Indore, while others are receiving treatment at the Dhar district hospital.
Although some reports indicate the death toll has increased to 14, officials have not confirmed it.
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Most of the deceased and injured hail from Semlipura, Rampura, and Nayapura villages. Around 35 labourers were returning home in the pick-up van when the tragedy occurred.
According to information, the pick-up van was travelling at high speed when the driver lost control, jumped the road divider, and crashed into an SUV coming from the opposite direction.
As news of the accident spread, friends and families of the victims rushed to the district hospital. Senior officials, including Chaudhary and the SP, monitored the situation.
Union Minister of State Savitri Thakur arrives at the crash site
Union Minister of State Savitri Thakur visited the accident site and directed officials to ensure proper treatment for the injured. After reviewing details, she questioned why labourers were being transported in overcrowded conditions and said it should have been prevented. IG Anurag and Divisional Commissioner Sudama Khade also reached the district hospital.
Compensation announced
Deceased's Family: ₹4 Lakh
Critically Injured: ₹1 Lakh
Injured: ₹50k
