Tragic Accident Claims Lives of Three Young Relatives in Pithampur

Pithampur, October 22 (Daily Kiran) : A devastating accident occurred in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, on Thursday, claiming the lives of two brothers and their cousin. The incident took place near St. Francis School, close to Mahendra Bridge, on the Mahu-Nimach highway.

The victims have been identified as Priyansh, a ninth-grade student, his younger brother Moksh, who is in fifth grade, and their cousin Arohi, a seventh-grade student. All three children were residents of the Utkarsh Angan Colony in Pithampur.

According to initial police reports, Priyansh did not attend school that day. However, in the afternoon, he rode his motorcycle to pick up his younger brother and cousin after classes. While returning home, their motorcycle was struck by a speeding trolley near St. Francis School. Tragically, all three children died at the scene.

In the aftermath of the accident, family members and local residents protested by placing one of the deceased children’s bodies on the road. This demonstration caused traffic disruptions in the area, drawing attention to the tragic event.

Local residents notified the police, who promptly dispatched a team to the scene. The bodies were sent to Pithampur Civil Hospital for post-mortem examinations, and the families were informed about the devastating loss.

Authorities reported that the trolley driver fled the scene. A case has been registered against him under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Motor Vehicle Act. Efforts to locate and apprehend the driver are ongoing.

Traffic on the Mahu-Nimach highway was temporarily halted due to the accident and the subsequent gathering of residents. Police managed to restore normal traffic flow after removing the damaged motorcycle from the road. Investigations are still underway, with witness statements being collected.