BETUL: A road accident in Madhya Pradesh’s Betul district claimed the life of a young schoolgirl and left several children seriously injured on Wednesday, sparking concerns over road safety in the region.
The incident occurred near the Purna River in the Bhainsdehi police station area, around 60 km from the district headquarters, police officials said.
A school van carrying young students collided head-on with an oncoming vehicle, causing the van to overturn violently. The crash occurred in the early hours, turning a routine school journey into a scene of horror.
A total of 15 school-going children were travelling in the van. Of them, 11 children sustained injuries, with five in a critical condition.