Rajgarh: 9 Killed as Passenger Van With 11 People Swept Away by Flooded Drain Amid Heavy Rains (Video)

At least nine people died after a passenger van carrying 11 people was swept away by a overflowing drain amid heavy rains in Madhya Pradesh’s Rajgarh district, local police confirmed. The incident occurred near Padana village in Sarangpur tehsil. Heavy monsoon downpours had caused the Jhiri drain to overflow across a low-lying bridge. According to eyewitnesses and local officials, bystanders warned the driver against attempting to navigate the submerged culvert due to strong water currents. However, the driver attempted to cross, causing the vehicle to lose traction and tumble into the surging water. MP Road Accident: Car Crushed in Head-On Collision With Container Truck, 6 Killed on Spot.

Emergency responders, including the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and local police, quickly launched a search and rescue operation assisted by local residents. Rescuers managed to pull three passengers out alive, while the remaining occupants drowned inside the vehicle. Heavy machinery was deployed to extract the submerged vehicle. Hyderabad Accident: Army Veteran Killed as Speeding Mahindra SUV on Wrong Side Hits Two-Wheelers, 3 Injured.

Van Swept Away in Swollen Drain in MP's Rajgarh

Authorities reported that incessant rainfall across Madhya Pradesh over the past 24 hours has led to severe waterlogging, river spates, and transportation disruptions in several districts. Administration officials have issued fresh advisories urging residents to avoid crossing submerged bridges and waterlogged roads.

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