13 dead, 17 hurt in MP Guna accident; CM announces relief for victims
MP Guna accident: In a tragic incident in Madhya Pradesh's Guna district, a passenger bus collided head-on with a dumper late Wednesday evening, leaving 13 dead. The accident was reported on the Guna-Aaron road. As many as 17 others were injured.
Guna District Collector Tarun Rathi said the injured were immediately taken to nearby hospitals. Their condition s stated to be stable. However, he confirmed the death of 13 persons in the harrowing collision between the bus and the truck.
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The intensity of the fire left the bodies beyond recognition, necessitating a DNA test to identify the deceased. The authorities have removed all bodies from the MP Guna accident site as investigations into the cause of the calamity proceed.
According to a senior police officer, at least 30 passengers were aboard the bus during the collision. Only four passengers managed to escape the blaze.
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Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has ordered a thorough investigation into the accident. Expressing deep condolences, he announced financial support of Rs 4 lakh for the families of each deceased victim and Rs 50,000 for every injured individual.
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