Madhya Pradesh: 5 Killed After Speeding Car Plunges Into Roadside Dam in Rajgarh (Video)
Five men died on Saturday, after their speeding car veered off the road and plunged into a roadside dam in Madhya Pradesh's Rajgarh district. The fatal accident occurred near the Bhilkhedi junction under the jurisdiction of the Khujner police station, located approximately 30 kilometers from the Rajgarh district headquarters.
Five people were killed after a speeding car veered off the road and plunged into a roadside dam near Bhilkhedi junction in Madhya Pradesh's Rajgarh district on Saturday. The accident occurred under the jurisdiction of Khujner police station, with preliminary findings suggesting that the driver lost control of the vehicle before it entered the water.
Police and local residents launched a rescue operation after villagers reported the incident. The submerged vehicle was pulled out of the dam, but all five occupants ultimately succumbed despite rescue efforts. MP Road Accident: 6 Friends Killed While Taking Selfies After Speeding Truck Runs Them Over.
Speeding Car Plunges Into Roadside Dam in Rajgarh
VIDEO | Rajgarh: Five people were killed after a speeding car lost control and plunged into a roadside reservoir in the Rajgarh district of Madhya Pradesh.
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Rescue Operation and Casualties
According to Khujner police station in-charge Ravi Thakur, the car's doors were found locked when rescuers retrieved the vehicle from the water. Four occupants were declared dead at the scene, while one person was found alive and rushed to a hospital. Doctors administered CPR, but the victim later died.
The deceased have been identified as Govind Tiwari (50), Kamal Tiwari (60), Shankarlal (60), Rohit Khati (40), and Arvind (45), all residents of Shajapur district. Police said the group had left the Aranya area and was believed to be travelling towards Khujner, though the exact purpose of the journey remains unclear. Birthday Party Ends in Tragedy: 5 Family Members Killed as SUV Rams Truck in MP's Maihar (Watch Video).
Investigation Underway
Investigators are examining multiple aspects of the accident, including whether the occupants were unable to escape because the vehicle doors remained locked after entering the water or due to pressure from the rising water. Authorities are also looking into the vehicle's speed, road conditions and any possible mechanical failure.
Police have registered a case, and the bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination. Officials said the exact cause of the accident will be determined after a detailed technical inspection of the vehicle and completion of the investigation.
Road Safety Concerns
The incident adds to a series of fatal road accidents reported across the country in recent months, underscoring concerns over speeding, driver control and road safety. Authorities have appealed to motorists to adhere to speed limits and exercise caution, particularly on roads located near water bodies and other hazardous stretches. Police said further details will emerge as the investigation progresses.
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