7 dead, 3 injured as gas tanker hits 2 vehicles in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar

DHAR: At least seven people died and three sustained injuries when a gas tanker travelling in the wrong direction collided with two four-wheelers on the Badnawar-Ujjain highway in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district, police said on Thursday.

The catastrophic collision occurred around 11 pm on Wednesday near Bamansuta village when the gas tanker struck a car and a jeep approaching from the opposite direction, Dhar SP Manoj Kumar Singh said.

Four individuals perished instantly at the scene, whilst three others succumbed to their injuries subsequently in hospital, he said.

Senior officials promptly arrived at the location to coordinate rescue efforts.

Local residents assisted in the rescue operation, utilising a crane to extricate trapped individuals from the vehicles, the SP said.

The wounded were transported to a medical facility in neighbouring Ratlam district, he said.

The deceased hailed from Ratlam, Mandsaur (in MP) and Jodhpur (Rajasthan) districts, the SP said.

The lorry driver absconded from the scene following the incident.

Key highlights:

• A gas tanker traveling in the wrong direction collided with two four-wheelers on the Badnawar-Ujjain highway, resulting in seven deaths and three injuries.
• The collision occurred near Bamansuta village around 11 pm on Wednesday, with four individuals dying instantly and three others succumbing to injuries in the hospital.
• Local residents and senior officials coordinated rescue efforts, using a crane to help extricate trapped individuals from the vehicles.
• The lorry driver fled the scene, and the deceased were from Ratlam, Mandsaur, and Jodhpur districts.

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