Bhopal, June 5 || At least seven people lost their lives in a tragic accident at Sohagi Pahadi, an accident-prone area in Rewa district, on the Madhya Pradesh-Uttar Pradesh border.
The disaster occurred when a truck carrying cement poles overturned onto an auto-rickshaw, resulting in seven fatalities and two injuries.
The accident took place around 12.30 p.m. on Thursday, as confirmed by Udit Mishra, the sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) of Teonthar, a tehsil in Rewa district.
“The auto-rickshaw, carrying passengers returning from Prayagraj, was struck by the truck, which was also travelling from the same city toward Rewa. Six bodies were transported to Teonthar Hospital, while four injured individuals were taken to Gangev Hospital before being referred to Sanjay Gandhi Medical College in Rewa. One of the injured later succumbed to his injuries during treatment, bringing the death toll to seven,” he told.
Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident and to identify the victims. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination. According to police reports, the accident occurred when the truck attempted to overtake the auto-rickshaw and negotiate a narrow section of the elevated road.