12 labourers killed, 20 injured as van overturns, crashes into SUV in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar | India News
New Delhi: Twelve laborers were killed and 20 injured when a pickup van overturned and collided with an SUV in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district on Wednesday night, officials said. The accident took place between 8:30 and 9:00 pm. According to initial information, around 35 laborers were returning home from Baggad when the driver lost control of the vehicle. The van then overturned and hit the oncoming SUV.Dhar district in-charge collector Abhishek Chowdhury said all the victims died on the spot, and the seriously injured were referred to Indore after first aid. Police have registered a case and started investigation into the incident. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the tragedy and announced ex-gratia assistance of Rs 2 lakh each from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund for the families of the victims and Rs 50,000 for the injured. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav also expressed condolences and announced a financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh for the families of the dead, Rs 1 lakh for the seriously injured and Rs 50,000 for the slightly injured. Yadav added that officials including Indo Divisional Commissioner and Inspector General have been directed to visit Dhar and ensure proper treatment of the injured, which will be provided free of charge.(with PTI input)
