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Bus Overturns Near Indore, Six Injured
10 Oct
Summary
- A bus overturned on the Indore-Betul National Highway, injuring six.
- The accident occurred amid heavy traffic for a holy dip in Narmada.
- The bus driver fled the scene after the incident.
A bus en route from Indore to Baktara overturned late on Friday night on the Indore-Betul National Highway. The incident occurred in the Polay area of Dewas district, impacting heavy vehicle traffic heading towards Nemawar for a holy dip in the Narmada river. Six individuals sustained injuries, with one in critical condition.
The bus reportedly lost control during an overtaking maneuver, leading to its toppling. Around 37 passengers were on board at the time of the accident. The injured were transported to a private hospital in Chapda, where most received first aid and were discharged.
A young man from Satwas, identified as Manish Yogi, suffered severe injuries and is currently undergoing treatment. The bus driver, Vishnu from Bhopal, absconded from the accident site. The conductor stated that the driver's loss of control during overtaking caused the crash.
