MADHYA PRADESH: At least 15 people were injured in a road accident on National Highway 30 near Rigra Bridge in the temple town, Maihar, on Saturday morning, officials said.
The collision occurred under the jurisdiction of Nadan Police Station when a speeding trailer violently rammed into the rear of a stationary tractor-trolley parked on the roadside after it reportedly ran out of fuel (diesel).
Public anger erupted over the delayed response from local police. Nadan Police Station in charge, Panch Raj Singh, reportedly reached the accident site more than two hours after receiving information, sparking resentment among the affected families and onlookers.
All the injured were residents of Beldara village and were returning from a 'Barho' ceremony when the tragedy struck.
The impact was so severe that several of the occupants were tossed in the air after the crash. The tractor-trolley was carrying several people at the time of the accident.