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Tragedy in Madhya Pradesh as a bus transporting passengers from the Maha Kumbh festival meets head-on with a truck, resulting in the loss of 7 lives.

Crash involving a truck driving on the incorrect side occurs near Jabalpur, drawing immediate response from authorities at the accident scene

Collision between a bus heading back from Maha Kumbh and a truck results in the tragic loss of...
Collision between a bus heading back from Maha Kumbh and a truck results in the tragic loss of seven lives in Madhya Pradesh.

Tragedy in Madhya Pradesh as a bus transporting passengers from the Maha Kumbh festival meets head-on with a truck, resulting in the loss of 7 lives.

In a shocking incident, seven lives were lost in a road accident that occurred near Sihora Town, approximately 65 km from Jabalpur, on Tuesday morning at around 8:30 AM.

The accident involved a mini-bus and a truck, and according to eyewitnesses, the truck was driving on the wrong side of the highway. The exact location of the accident was not specified, but it was mentioned to be near Sihora town.

The Jabalpur Collector, Deepak Kumar Saxena, confirmed the accident. The Superintendent of Police also rushed to the accident site for rescue operations. Seven people died on the spot, and several others were trapped inside the mini-bus.

The seven individuals who lost their lives were pilgrims returning from the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Unfortunately, no further details about the injured individuals were provided.

Authorities are currently investigating the accident, and further details are awaited. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the families of the deceased during this difficult time.

This tragic incident serves as a grim reminder of the importance of road safety, especially during such busy travel periods. We urge all road users to be cautious and responsible while on the road.

Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Stay safe on the roads.

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