Six Friends Killed After Speeding Truck Runs Them Over in Madhya Pradesh's Narsinghpur
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Six friends were killed after a speeding Hyva truck ran them over while they were standing by the roadside on National Highway-45 in Madhya Pradesh's Narsinghpur district, police said. The victims had reportedly stopped to take photographs after returning from a picnic at Hathinala Waterfall.
Group Stopped by Roadside After Waterfall Visit
The six friends were returning after visiting Hathinala Waterfall on the Narsinghpur-Jabalpur border when the accident occurred near Indira Nagar under the Suatla police station limits on Sunday evening.
According to police, the group had stopped by the roadside at around 6 p.m. after parking their vehicle. They were reportedly taking selfies and photographs when the speeding truck struck them.
Four Die on Spot, Two Succumb During Treatment
The impact killed four people on the spot. Two others were rushed to hospital but later succumbed to their injuries during treatment.
The deceased were identified as Rajendra Patel, Virendra Lodhi (20), Rampal Singh Lodhi (21), Jaipal Singh Lodhi (30), Akash Singh Lodhi (24) and Neeraj Singh Lodhi (25). All six were residents of Pavla village in Jabalpur district.
Truck Driver Flees After Accident
Additional Superintendent of Police Sandeep Bhuria said the Hyva truck hit the group before the driver fled the scene.
The Hyva truck hit the group, and the driver fled the scene with the vehicle. A case has been registered, and teams have been formed to trace the accused.
– Additional Superintendent of Police Sandeep Bhuria
Local residents rushed to the spot after hearing cries for help and informed the police. The injured victims were subsequently taken to a hospital.
CCTV Footage Being Scanned to Trace Truck
Police are examining CCTV footage from the accident site and nearby areas to identify the truck and trace its driver.
We are scanning CCTV footage and collecting evidence from the spot. The accused driver will be traced and arrested at the earliest.
– ASP Bhuria
The bodies were sent for post-mortem examination before being handed over to the families. Further investigation is underway to establish the exact sequence of events and trace the absconding truck driver.
