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Four Minor Boys Killed, Two Injured by Truck on Gadchiroli Highway

The state government has ordered ex gratia payments for the families of the deceased after an early-morning collision that killed four boys on the Armori–Gadchiroli highway.

Gadchiroli, Maharashtra
The Maharashtra Chief Minister expressed deep sorrow over the incident and extended full support to the affected families.
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Overview

  • Around 5 am on August 7, a truck veered off course and struck six minors aged 12 to 16 sitting by the roadside in Katli village.
  • Four of the boys died at the scene or during treatment at Gadchiroli General Hospital and the two injured have been airlifted to Nagpur for specialised care.
  • Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis posted his deepest condolences on X, expressing solidarity with the bereaved families.
  • Maharashtra Police have registered a case and launched an investigation to identify the vehicle’s driver and determine the cause of the crash.
  • Residents of Katli and nearby villages blocked the Armori–Gadchiroli highway in protest, triggering major traffic congestion and raising road safety concerns.