In Nalkheda, Madhya Pradesh, a car carrying devotees was swept away by a seasonal stream that had overflowed following heavy rains near the Maa Baglamukhi Temple. Eight people—including three children, two women, and three men—lost their lives in the incident.
मध्य प्रदेश: बरसाती नाले में बही कार, 8 श्रद्धालुओं की दर्दनाक मौत, 2 महिलाएं और 3 बच्चे शामिल
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- Car carrying devotees swept away by a rain-swollen drain near Maa Baglamukhi Temple; 8 dead.
- The victims include 3 men, 2 women, and 3 children.
- Heavy overnight rain caused the drain’s current to surge, sweeping the car away.
A major tragedy occurred overnight in Nalkheda, located in the Agar Malwa district of Madhya Pradesh. A car filled with devotees was swept away by a rain-swollen drain near the Maa Baglamukhi Temple following heavy rainfall. Eight people inside the car reportedly lost their lives in the incident; the deceased include three children, two women, and three men.
According to reports, the devotees had arrived in Nalkheda to visit the Maa Baglamukhi Temple. Heavy overnight rain caused a sudden surge in the water flow of the drain. Amidst this, the devotees’ car was caught in the current and swept away by the rushing water.
Rescue team arrived at the scene immediately
Panic ensued as soon as news of the accident broke. The administration and rescue teams were informed, and relief and rescue operations were launched. The rescue team faced significant challenges due to the strong current.
A large crowd gathered at the site following the incident. Administrative officials are closely monitoring the situation, and relief and rescue operations in the drain are ongoing.
Efforts to identify the deceased are underway
The identities of the eight people who lost their lives have not yet been established. The administration is working to identify the deceased and has initiated the process of notifying their families.
Preliminary information suggests that the water level and flow of the drain rose suddenly following heavy overnight rain. The devotees’ car was caught in the water during this surge. Currently, administrative teams are engaged in investigating the incident and conducting rescue operations.
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