Tragic Accident in Gwalior Claims Two More Lives, Death Toll Rises to 14
A tragic accident in Gwalior has increased the death toll to 14, with over 25 people hospitalized following a truck collision.
Gwalior, October 18 (Daily Kiran) : A tragic incident near the Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, has resulted in the deaths of two more individuals, bringing the total death toll to 14. Authorities have confirmed the identities of 11 victims, while three remain unidentified. Over 25 others are receiving treatment in local hospitals.
Among the deceased are Satendra Singh Gurjar, also known as Jagdish Singh, from Mahalgaon, and Sarla Tomar, wife of Rajendra Singh Tomar, from Rajiv Nagar. The list also includes Gaurav Parihar from Khureri, Mahesh Sharma from Shyopur, and Vimlesh from Mahagawra in Shivpuri district.
Other victims identified include Prince “Chhotu” Jatav from Thathipur, Shaurya Sharma from Shyopur, Hemant Rathore from Shivnagar Gadaipura, Divyansh Kushwaha from Maheshpura, and Pawan Rathore from Gadaipura.
Currently, 27 individuals are hospitalized, with various degrees of injuries. Dr. Sudhir Saxena, superintendent of the Jayarogya Hospital group, reported that 13 victims were brought in dead. About ten patients have been discharged after receiving initial treatment, while several others remain hospitalized, some in critical condition.
In the wake of the incident, Congress MLA Satish Singh Sikrwar visited the post-mortem house, where grieving families expressed their anguish. He extended condolences to the victims’ families and called for compensation from the state government, demanding ₹50 lakh for the deceased and ₹25 lakh for the injured.
Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh government minister Rakesh Shukla visited the trauma center, expressing sorrow over the tragic event. He assured that the government would provide assistance and promised strict action against those responsible following an investigation.
