10 Killed, 35 Injured as Bus Collides with Mini-Truck in M.P.’s Chhindwara
The collision occurred as the bus overtook another vehicle at high speed, killing 10 people and injuring 35, officials said.
- On Thursday, March 26, 2026, a bus returning from a public event attended by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav collided with a truck in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district, killing at least 10 people and injuring about 35 others.
- According to officials, the accident occurred around 7.15 p.m. near Umranala, about 25 km from the district headquarters, when the bus carrying more than 45 passengers collided head-on with a loading mini-truck while attempting to overtake another vehicle.
- Deceased victims include three women, a child, and the drivers of both vehicles. Chhindwara Collector Harendra Narayan confirmed medical teams from Jabalpur were dispatched to provide free treatment to all injured survivors.
- Yadav announced ₹4 lakh in financial assistance for families of each deceased victim and ₹1 lakh for the seriously injured, while Bhopal established a control room to monitor treatment.
- Congress President Jitu Patwari alleged the tragedy was a "result of mustering crowd for the Chief Minister's branding." Patwari called for a judicial probe, claiming insufficient security arrangements for the government event.
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