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Time of India
29-04-2025
- Time of India
Last rites of 12 Mandsaur accident victims performed
Indore: Heart-wrenching scenes unfolded on Monday as the last rites of Mandsaur road accident victims was performed. In Ratlam district's Khojankheda village, six biers were carried out together, while processions carrying one body each were taken out from Pipliya and Surjana villages. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The last rites of the remaining four victims were perfromed in Ujjain and Mandsaur. Earlier on Monday, the bodies were dispatched to their native villages after postmortem examinations at the Mandsaur District Hospital. The final rites for all the deceased were performed simultaneously in their respective villages. The tragic accident occurred in Mandsaur district on Sunday afternoon when a van collided with a motorcycle and plunged into a nearby well, resulting in the death of 12 people. Four others, including two children, sustained injuries. The accident took place around 1pm on Sunday near Budha-Takrawad Fanta in the Narayangarh area of the district. The van, carrying approximately 14 people, was travelling from Unhel in Ujjain district to the Antari Mata temple in Neemuch district for a pilgrimage. Ten of the 14 occupants of the van died in the accident. Additionally, the motorcyclist and another person, who descended into the well for rescue efforts, also lost their lives. Among the deceased was Manohar Singh, a resident of Dorawadi in Narayangarh, Mandsaur district, who bravely entered the well to save the van occupants. He managed to pull out four people but tragically died due to the toxic gas inside the well. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modiconveyed their condolences to the bereaved families. Compensation of Rs 4 lakh each will be provided to the families of the deceased.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Yahoo
At least 12 killed after speeding van hits bike and falls into well
At least 12 people were killed after a van veered off the road and plunged into a well in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh on Sunday afternoon following a collision with a motorbike. The accident took place in Budha-Takarwat Phante, a rural area under the jurisdiction of the Narayangarh police station in Mandsaur district. The van was carrying members of a family to a local temple after a wedding when it lost control and fell into a well around 20m from the road. Among the dead were nine passengers in the van, the motorcyclist, and a local villager who attempted to rescue the victims. Two people died later from injuries and gas exposure. The biker was identified as Govardhan Singh, 65. Four people were still in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police said the van driver struck the motorcycle and attempted to flee the scene, but lost control. 'The driver of the Eco Van hit a bike rider coming from the front and later the driver tried to flee from the spot. The driver lost control over the van and fell into an open well, which was 20 meters away from the main road,' police superintendent Abhishek Anand was quoted as saying by the Hindustan Times. Several villagers rushed to help, pulling out survivors using ropes before emergency services arrived. Among the rescued were a 10-year-old boy and a three-year-old girl. One of the villagers, Manohar Singh, died during the rescue after apparently inhaling toxic fumes believed to have leaked from an LPG cylinder illegally fitted in the vehicle. 'Manohar Singh showed immense courage and saved the lives of people. He got unconscious in the well. When he did not come out of the well, the villagers stopped the rescue work which resumed after police and state disaster response teams reached the spot. We first used a compressor to evacuate the poisonous gas and later pumped out the water from the well,' deputy inspector general of police Manoj Singh. The rescue effort, involving the National Disaster Response Force and local authorities, lasted nearly five hours. Authorities were investigating who was responsible for fitting the unauthorised gas cylinder in the van as suffocation from the leaked gas was suspected to have caused multiple fatalities. Deputy chief minister Jagdish Devda visited the spot and confirmed the launch of a formal inquiry. 'There were 13 persons, including two children, in the van. Manohar Singh, the villager who was trying to rescue the people, died after inhaling toxic gas,' he said. Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav announced financial compensation for the families of the victims as well as the injured. Prime minister Narendra Modi also expressed condolences and approved ex gratia payments of Rs200,000 (£1,900) to each bereaved family and Rs50,000 (£475) to the injured. 'Saddened by the loss of lives in an accident in Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon,' Mr Modi wrote on X. President Droupadi Murmu said she was "very sad" to hear of the accident. 'I express my deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured,' she said on X.
The Independent
28-04-2025
- The Independent
At least 12 killed after speeding van hits bike and falls into well
At least 12 people were killed after a van veered off the road and plunged into a well in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh on Sunday afternoon following a collision with a motorbike. The accident took place in Budha-Takarwat Phante, a rural area under the jurisdiction of the Narayangarh police station in Mandsaur district. The van was carrying members of a family to a local temple after a wedding when it lost control and fell into a well around 20m from the road. Among the dead were nine passengers in the van, the motorcyclist, and a local villager who attempted to rescue the victims. Two people died later from injuries and gas exposure. The biker was identified as Govardhan Singh, 65. Four people were still in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police said the van driver struck the motorcycle and attempted to flee the scene, but lost control. 'The driver of the Eco Van hit a bike rider coming from the front and later the driver tried to flee from the spot. The driver lost control over the van and fell into an open well, which was 20 meters away from the main road,' police superintendent Abhishek Anand was quoted as saying by the Hindustan Times. Several villagers rushed to help, pulling out survivors using ropes before emergency services arrived. Among the rescued were a 10-year-old boy and a three-year-old girl. One of the villagers, Manohar Singh, died during the rescue after apparently inhaling toxic fumes believed to have leaked from an LPG cylinder illegally fitted in the vehicle. 'Manohar Singh showed immense courage and saved the lives of people. He got unconscious in the well. When he did not come out of the well, the villagers stopped the rescue work which resumed after police and state disaster response teams reached the spot. We first used a compressor to evacuate the poisonous gas and later pumped out the water from the well,' deputy inspector general of police Manoj Singh. The rescue effort, involving the National Disaster Response Force and local authorities, lasted nearly five hours. Authorities were investigating who was responsible for fitting the unauthorised gas cylinder in the van as suffocation from the leaked gas was suspected to have caused multiple fatalities. Deputy chief minister Jagdish Devda visited the spot and confirmed the launch of a formal inquiry. 'There were 13 persons, including two children, in the van. Manohar Singh, the villager who was trying to rescue the people, died after inhaling toxic gas,' he said. Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav announced financial compensation for the families of the victims as well as the injured. Prime minister Narendra Modi also expressed condolences and approved ex gratia payments of Rs200,000 (£1,900) to each bereaved family and Rs50,000 (£475) to the injured. 'Saddened by the loss of lives in an accident in Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon,' Mr Modi wrote on X. President Droupadi Murmu said she was "very sad" to hear of the accident. 'I express my deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured,' she said on X.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Mandsaur accident: Man who rescued 3 from drowning in well dies after inhaling poisonous gas
INDORE: At least twelve people died in a accident in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur district on Sunday when the van they were traveling in collided with a motorcycle, veered off the road, and plunged into an open well. A 42-year-old resident of Narayangarh, Manohar Singh, died while attempting to rescue others from the well. His death occurred due to inhaling poisonous gas inside the well. Singh managed to save three people from the well In response to the dangerous situation, the rescue team prioritized saving the children. Among those rescued were a three-year-old girl and a ten-year-old child, both of whom were admitted to Mandsaur District Hospital. The authorities pumped out about 8 to 10 feet of water from the well to ensure that no further victims were trapped. The accident occurred in the Budha-Takrawat area, under the jurisdiction of the Narayangarh police station, around 1:15pm. The van, carrying 14 passengers, was en route to the Aantari Mata Temple in Neemuch district when the collision occurred. Ten people in the van died on the spot, while four others were seriously injured. The deceased have been identified as Balram (25), Nagu Singh Patel (35), Rami Bai Keer (60), Kanha Keer (40), Shyamlal Keer (30), Asha Keer (30), Mangu Bai (50), Manohar Singh (42), Dharmendra Singh Rajput (39), Pawan Keer (30), Madhu Gehlot (30), and Govardhan Rajput (65), who was on the motorcycle. The injured victims include Devendra (10), Mukesh Keer (28), Maya Keer (26), and Priyanshi (3), all residents of nearby towns. Deputy chief minister Jagdish Devda along with district collector Aditi Garg, SP Abhishek Anand, additional SP Gautam Solanki, and SDOP Narendra Solanki, were at the accident spot to oversee the rescue operations. PM offers ex-gratia assistance PM Narendra Modi, in a post on X, condoled the deaths. 'Saddened by the loss of lives in an accident in Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. An ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs 50,000.'
Hans India
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh relief for MP road accident victim families
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the Madhya Pradesh road accident victim families and Rs 50, 000 for the injured. 'An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000,' PMO India wrote on X. The Prime Minister also expressed grief over the accident. 'Saddened by the loss of lives in an accident in Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon,' said PM Modi. At least 11 people were killed in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur district after a van carrying devotees plunged into an open well on Sunday near Budha-Takarwat crossing by Kachariya Chowpati village under the Narayangarh police station. Four others, including two young children, sustained severe injuries in the incident. Police said that the vehicle lost control after hitting a bike, ultimately tumbling into a 15-foot-deep well. Manohar Singh, an area resident who attempted to rescue the occupants, tragically succumbed to toxic gas emissions from the LPG-powered van, said the police. Anil Raghuvanshi, Narayangarh police station in-charge, told IANS: 'So far, 11 persons have been confirmed dead in the accident, including rescuer Manohar Singh and biker Gobar Singh, who was struck by the moving van. Search is still going on.' Manohar Singh was a resident of Sanjit village, while Gobar Singh was a resident of Sitamau in the district. Police sources said, reliance on earthmoving machinery and cranes, following the rescuer's death, left many passengers suffocated inside the van. Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda, who arrived at the accident site, posted on his X account: 'On receiving information about the heart-breaking incident of a four-wheeler falling into a well in village Kachariya Chowpati of Malhargarh assembly constituency of Mandsaur district, I immediately visited the spot and inspected it and directed the District Collector and Superintendent of Police to expedite the rescue operation.'
