What happened in the Indore road accident involving MLA Bala Bachchan's daughter?

A car collided with a truck near Indore on January 9, 2026, killing three people, including Prerna Bachchan.

Who were the victims of the Tejaji Nagar bypass crash?

Victims included Prerna Bachchan, Man Sandhu, and Prakhar. A fourth person was seriously injured.

What is the current status of the Indore accident investigation?

Police have taken the truck driver into custody and are investigating the circumstances of the fatal collision.

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Tragedy Strikes: MLA's Daughter Among Three Dead in Indore Crash

9 Jan

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Summary

Three young lives, including MLA Bala Bachchan's daughter, ended suddenly.
A car-plunged into a truck on the Tejaji Nagar bypass.
One girl survived with critical injuries, and police are investigating.

Tragedy Strikes: MLA's Daughter Among Three Dead in Indore Crash

Tragedy struck near Indore in the early hours of January 9, 2026, when a severe road accident resulted in the deaths of three individuals. Among the victims was Prerna Bachchan, daughter of Rajpur MLA and former Home Minister Bala Bachchan.

The fatal collision occurred on the Tejaji Nagar bypass near the Ralamandal area. A car carrying four young people collided with a truck, causing immediate fatalities. Man Sandhu and Prakhar were pronounced dead at the scene alongside Prerna Bachchan.

A fourth occupant, a young woman, sustained critical injuries and was rushed to a local hospital for urgent medical attention. The truck driver has been apprehended by police for questioning as authorities launch a thorough investigation into the cause of the crash. Senior officials have visited the site.