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Four Dead, 13 Injured in Wedding Party Vehicle Crash in Madhya Pradesh

The accident occurred early Friday near Lateri town; officials confirmed ex-gratia payments and ongoing treatment for survivors.

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Pickup was carrying 16 passengers including women, small children and men

Overview

  • A Bolero jeep carrying 16 wedding guests overturned around 3 am on NH-752V near Lateri in Vidisha district, killing four and injuring 13.
  • The deceased have been identified as Narayan (20), Gokul (18), Basanti Bai (32), and Hajari (40).
  • One critically injured individual was referred to a hospital in Bhopal, while others are receiving treatment in Vidisha and Lateri hospitals.
  • Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced financial relief of ₹2 lakh for each bereaved family and ₹50,000 for each injured person.
  • Authorities, including the district collector, police, and local MLA, are investigating the cause of the crash, which highlights ongoing road safety challenges in rural areas.