There were 10 people in the van and they were returning after attending a wedding ceremony in Dungri (Khilchipur) in Madhya Pradesh.
The accident happened at 3 am on Bhopal Road in Aklera police station area of the district. As soon as the information was received, the police reached the spot and took the injured trapped in the van to the nearest community health center.
Inspector Sandeep Vishnoi of Aklera police station told IANS that after receiving the information, the police reached the spot.
"Of the 10 injured taken to the hospital, nine were declared dead, while one injured is being treated. He is out of danger," the inspector said.
"There was a wedding ceremony in Aklera town, where the wedding procession went on Friday, in Khilchipur area of Madhya Pradesh. Late on Saturday night, 1 friend met with an accident after being hit by a trolley while returning from the wedding party." Vishnoi said, “Their van was arrested near Aklera on NH-52. He ran towards MP.
Seven of the deceased friends were from the same village and their last rites were performed on Sunday.
Former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje expressed grief over the deaths. He said, I am saddened to hear the news of the heartbreaking road accident in Pachola Aklera. I pray to God for the peace of the souls of the departed.
He said, "My deepest condolences to the bereaved family. We are with you in this difficult time."
The accident happened at 3 am on Bhopal Road in Aklera police station area of the district. As soon as the information was received, the police reached the spot and took the injured trapped in the van to the nearest community health center.
Inspector Sandeep Vishnoi of Aklera police station told IANS that after receiving the information, the police reached the spot.
"Of the 10 injured taken to the hospital, nine were declared dead, while one injured is being treated. He is out of danger," the inspector said.
"There was a wedding ceremony in Aklera town, where the wedding procession went on Friday, in Khilchipur area of Madhya Pradesh. Late on Saturday night, 1 friend met with an accident after being hit by a trolley while returning from the wedding party." Vishnoi said, “Their van was arrested near Aklera on NH-52. He ran towards MP.
Seven of the deceased friends were from the same village and their last rites were performed on Sunday.
Former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje expressed grief over the deaths. He said, I am saddened to hear the news of the heartbreaking road accident in Pachola Aklera. I pray to God for the peace of the souls of the departed.
He said, "My deepest condolences to the bereaved family. We are with you in this difficult time."
