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12 Dead After Van Plunges Into Well in Madhya Pradesh Following Collision

The accident in Mandsaur district also claimed the lives of a rescuer and a biker, with toxic gas complicating rescue efforts.

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Soon after the accident, villagers began rescue operations by throwing ropes into the well. (PTI)
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Police said the rescue operation is ongoing, and eight bodies were recovered from the well.

Overview

  • A van carrying 13 devotees collided with a motorcycle and fell into an unguarded well in Mandsaur district on April 27, killing 12 people, including a rescuer and the biker.
  • Four survivors, including two children, were rescued and are in stable condition at Mandsaur District Hospital.
  • Toxic gas emissions from the well and the vehicle's LPG system hindered rescue operations, leading to the death of rescuer Manohar Singh.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced ex-gratia payments for the victims' families and the injured.
  • Authorities are investigating the accident, focusing on potential safety lapses, including the van's illegal LPG modifications and the lack of safeguards around the well.