Guwahati: At least 15 people were killed and around sixty people were injured after a truck collided with three buses from behind in Madhya Pradesh’s Sidhi on late Friday night.
The incident took place near the Mohania tunnel which is close to Barkhada village.
According to reports, the mishap occurred due to a tyre burst in the truck. The injured were sent immediately to the hospital.
Reportedly, the buses were carrying people who were returning from the event held by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Mukesh Srivastava, SP, Rewa said, “Two buses were parked, a truck came from behind and got uncontrolled after its tyre got burst, leading to the collision. At least eight persons died, however, a probe is going on, and around 50 people are injured out of which 15-20 are severely injured.”
An investigation into the incident has been launched by the police.
Chief minister of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan expressed sorrow over the occurrence and provided an ex-gratia of Rs. 10 lakh for the deceased’s kin.
Additionally, he stated that Rs. 2 lakh had been sanctioned for each of the individuals who were severely injured in the incident and Rs. 1 lakh for those who had suffered minor injuries.
CM Chouhan also rushed to the Rewa Medical College to see the injured after receiving the information.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also condoled the loss of lives in the tragic incident.
Taking to Twitter, Shah said,” The road accident in Sidhi (M.P.) is very sad. I express my deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in this accident. May God give them the strength to bear this sorrow. Treatment is being provided to the injured by the administration. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.”