India News | MP: 6 Killed, One Injured After Truck on Wrong Side Crashes into Car in Badnawar
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Six people died, and one person was critically injured after a container truck travelling on the wrong side collided with their vehicle in Badnawar, Madhya Pradesh, police said on Sunday.
Badnawar (Madhya Pradesh) [India], August 9 (ANI): Six people were killed and one person sustained critical injuries after a container truck travelling on the wrong side collided with their vehicle in Badnawar, Madhya Pradesh, police said on Sunday.
According to initial information by the local police, the container truck driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol, and further action will be initiated in the case.
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Speaking to ANI, Dhar District Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Vijay Dawar said, "A tragic road accident occurred in Badnawar, in which six people died. According to the initial information received, a family was returning after visiting Ujjain Mahakaleshwar. During that time, they were hit from the front by a container coming from the wrong side."
"Six people died in this; one is injured and hospitalised, and their condition remains critical. According to the initial information, the driver of the container was found to be under the influence of alcohol. His MLC (Medico-Legal Case) will be conducted, and further action will be taken after registering a case under serious sections," the official said.
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Further details are awaited. (ANI)
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