Five killed as SUV collides with tractor trolley in MP's Narmadapuram

BHOPAL: A celebratory return from a wedding ceremony turned into a scene of devastating tragedy when a utility vehicle collided with a tractor trolley on the Narmadapuram-Piparia state highway in Madhya Pradesh.

The horrific accident that occurred late Monday night near Anchalkheda village resulted in the deaths of five individuals and left seven others with serious injuries.

One person died on the spot, while the other four died during treatment.

Of the seven injured, two are critical.

Police have said overspeeding may be one of the prime causes of accidents. All the victims were residents of Mahendrawadi and Makhannagar who were travelling home together after participating in a marriage function in Budni.

According to police officials, the collision took place when the driver of the utility vehicle lost control while attempting to negotiate space with an oncoming tractor trolley arriving from the Narmadapuram side.

The impact was so severe that it caused immediate fatalities and trapped several passengers within the mangled remains of the vehicle. Emergency responders and local people rushed to the site to provide aid and transport the survivors to the Narmadapuram district hospital.