26 Kanwar Yatris Injured As SUV Ploughs Into Procession In MP's Pithampur; Vehicle Torched
Pithampur (Madhya Pradesh): Twenty-six Kanwar Yatris were injured, four of them critically, after a speeding SUV ploughed into a procession on the Mhow-Neemuch highway in Pithampur on Monday afternoon. Following the accident, angry pilgrims and bystanders set the SUV on fire. Around 180 devotees belonging to Bholenath Kanwar group from Indorama-Mandlawda area were proceeding towards the Indorama…
Pithampur, in Madhya Pradesh, witnessed a tragic incident where a speeding SUV collided with a procession of 180 Kanwar Yatris on Monday afternoon. The accident took place on the Mhow-Neemuch highway near Apparel Park when the SUV, driven by Krishna Pratap Singh, attempted to bypass traffic congestion by taking a service road. The impact resulted in 26 pilgrims being injured, with four suffering from critical injuries.
These severely injured devotees were airlifted to Pithampur Civil Hospital, with four of them subsequently transferred to Indore for specialized treatment. Fifteen others sustained minor injuries and sought treatment at nearby private hospitals. In the aftermath of the accident, the angry pilgrims and bystanders surrounded the SUV, pulled the injured driver out, and set the vehicle ablaze.
Upon arrival at the scene, the police rescued the driver, who was subsequently taken into custody. The SUV was completely destroyed in the fire. The incident drew a visit from Dhar Collector Rajiv Ranjan Meena and SP Sachin Sharma, who later accompanied the injured to Pithampur Civil Hospital for updates on their condition. Authorities have directed the police to initiate legal proceedings in relation to the accident.
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