Three Killed, Six Injured in Tragic Highway Collision in Barwani
A devastating head-on collision on the Agra-Mumbai National Highway in Barwani district has claimed three lives and left six others injured. The incident occurred late Thursday night under the jurisdiction of the Thikri police station, sending shockwaves through the local community.
Details of the Fatal Crash
According to Barwani in-charge SP Dheeraj Babbar, the accident involved a two-wheeler and a pickup vehicle at Golanjya Phata. The two-wheeler, carrying two individuals, was reportedly traveling from the wrong side on AB Road when it collided head-on with the pickup, which was transporting labourers. The impact was so severe that the pickup vehicle overturned immediately after the collision.
Victims Identified and Casualties
The three deceased have been identified as Vinod Mujalde (19) and Rajesh Mujalde (22), both residents of Raswa village under Balakwada police station in Khargone, who were on the two-wheeler. Additionally, Roshni Sastre (20), a resident of Samartalai under Thikri police station who was seated in the pickup, died on the spot.
Among the injured, two women—Roshni Dawar (19) and Kesari Bai (42), both from Samartalai village—sustained serious injuries. They were promptly referred to the district hospital in Barwani for advanced medical treatment. Four other occupants of the pickup vehicle received minor injuries: Lalita Dawar (17), Sharmila (30), Hiralal (30), and Bablu (18).
Context and Aftermath
The labourers in the pickup vehicle were returning from construction work, with a mixer machine loaded on the vehicle at the time of the accident. This detail highlights the risks faced by daily wage workers commuting on busy highways.
Following the tragedy, the bodies were sent for a postmortem examination on Friday, and a formal case has been registered by the authorities. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about road safety on national highways, particularly in regions with heavy traffic and potential violations like wrong-side driving.
This report is based on information provided by local police officials and aims to raise awareness about the critical need for stricter enforcement of traffic rules to prevent such heartbreaking accidents in the future.
