One Dead, Over 40 Injured As Pilgrims’ Tractor-Trolley Overturns In Sheopur Valley

In Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh, a tragic accident occurred when a tractor-trolley carrying pilgrims overturned near Nonpura Valley, resulting in one death and over 40 injuries. The incident took place at a sharp bend under Karahal police station limits, where the driver is believed to have lost control of the vehicle. Women and children were among the passengers en route to Gwalior for a religious event.

The trolley reportedly skidded off the road after losing control while navigating the bend near Nonpura Valley, causing widespread panic among the passengers. Around 40 to 50 pilgrims from Semalda village were traveling to Gwalior for a Data Bandi Chhod Diwas programme at a gurdwara. The sudden overturning of the vehicle led to chaos as injured passengers frantically sought assistance.

Emergency services were promptly dispatched to transport the injured to the Karahal Sub-Health Centre for medical treatment. At least 40 people were injured in the accident, though their condition and severity of injuries were not immediately disclosed. The exact cause of the driver's loss of control remains unknown, and authorities have not yet confirmed the identity of the deceased or the condition of those receiving treatment.