Tragic Accident in Madhya Pradesh Claims Lives of Family on Temple Visit

Shajapur, October 31 (Daily Kiran) : A tragic accident in Shajapur, Madhya Pradesh, has claimed the lives of three family members, including a five-month-old infant. The incident occurred when a speeding pickup truck collided with their motorcycle.

The victims have been identified as Ajit Pawar, his wife Pooja Pawar, and their young son Shivansh. They were residents of Indra Colony in Ashta Nagar, located in the neighboring Sehore district.

The family was en route to Ayapur Temple from Bolai Village to celebrate Shivansh’s five-month milestone when the accident took place in the Salaslai police jurisdiction.

Preliminary investigations suggest that a stray dog unexpectedly ran into the path of their motorcycle. Ajit attempted to avoid the dog, which caused him to lose control of the bike. The motorcycle then collided with the oncoming pickup truck.

The impact was severe, resulting in critical injuries for Ajit, Pooja, and their son. The motorcycle was also heavily damaged.

Emergency responders rushed the injured to a nearby hospital, where all three were pronounced dead by doctors.

According to reports, the family had set out to perform rituals at the temple in honor of their son’s five-month celebration. Tragically, they met with an accident before reaching their destination.

A police official stated, “The family was traveling with their child to visit the temple when a stray dog appeared in front of them. The driver attempted to avoid it, but lost control and crashed into the pickup.”

Following the accident, the pickup driver fled the scene. Police have seized both vehicles and have filed a case against the unidentified driver for negligence and speeding.

Authorities are currently using CCTV footage and eyewitness accounts to locate the driver. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem, and the investigation is ongoing.