Latest News | Four Cops Injured as Escort Vehicle Flips After Tyre Burst

Akola, Jun 15 (PTI) Four police personnel were injured when their escort vehicle flipped after suffering a tyre burst on the Akola-Murtijapur highway on Sunday, officials said.

The special protection unit vehicle was supposed to escort the convoy of State Minister Sanjay Rathod from Jamner to Yavatmal. The minister had sent back the escort vehicle.

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An official said the driver lost control of the escort vehicle after one of its tyres burst.

"The vehicle flipped due to the tyre burst. Four policemen were admitted to the Government Super-Specialty Hospital. All are in stable condition," said Dr. Meenakshi Gajbhiye, Dean of the Government Medical College.

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The minister visited the hospital and enquired about the health of the injured policemen.

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