Four National-Level Hockey Players Die in Accident Near Hoshangabad District in Madhya Pradesh; CM Kamal Nath Condoles The Demise

Hoshangabad, October 14: Four national-level hockey players died whereas three others were critically injured in an accident early on Monday in Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh. According to the police, Shehnawaz Khan, Adarsh Hardua, Ashish Lal and Aniket died when their car rammed into a tree near Raisalpur village on the national highway.

The players were travelling from Itarsi to Hoshangabad to play in a Dhyanchand hockey tournament. Chief Minister Kamal Nath also took to Twitter to condole the demise. Madhya Pradesh Road Accident: 4 National-Level Hockey Players Dead, 3 Injured After Car Rams Into Tree in Hoshangabad.

Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath's Tweet

होशंगाबाद में हॉकी टूर्नामेंट में शामिल होने जा रहे हॉकी खिलाड़ियों के वाहन की रैसलपुर गाँव के पास दुर्घटना होने की ख़बर बेहद दुखद।

दुर्घटना में मृत खिलाड़ियों के परिवारों के प्रति मेरी शोक संवेदनाएँ।

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— Office Of Kamal Nath (@OfficeOfKNath) October 14, 2019

"The news of the accident of hockey players near Raisalpur village is saddening. I express grief towards the families of the deceased. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. "We will provide all possible help for the treatment of the injured players," read a tweet from the official handle of the MP Chief Minister.

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