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16-year-old girl killed, sister critically injured in Activa scooter crash in Jabalpur
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 06:45 PM
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A 16-year-old girl died and her younger sister was rushed to hospital in critical condition after their Activa scooter hit a road divider in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.
Local police reported that two sisters were riding an Activa scooter on a city road in Jabalpur when the vehicle struck a concrete divider. The impact caused the scooter to overturn, trapping the riders.
The elder sister, aged 16, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her younger sister, whose exact age was not disclosed, sustained severe injuries and was immediately taken to a nearby hospital, where she remains in critical condition.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the factors that led to the collision, including road conditions and possible traffic rule violations. The police have urged motorists to exercise caution, especially on narrow city streets where dividers are common.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about road safety in the region, prompting local officials to consider additional signage and speed control measures to prevent similar tragedies.
The elder sister, aged 16, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her younger sister, whose exact age was not disclosed, sustained severe injuries and was immediately taken to a nearby hospital, where she remains in critical condition.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the factors that led to the collision, including road conditions and possible traffic rule violations. The police have urged motorists to exercise caution, especially on narrow city streets where dividers are common.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about road safety in the region, prompting local officials to consider additional signage and speed control measures to prevent similar tragedies.