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Cattle on Madhya Pradesh highway cause fatal crash, 8 UP labourers dead, 32 injured
✍️ Rediff
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 03:38 AM
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A herd of cattle on a Madhya Pradesh highway triggered a collision that killed eight labourers from Uttar Pradesh and left 32 others injured.
A convoy of cattle strayed onto a busy highway in Madhya Pradesh, causing a multi-vehicle collision on Tuesday. The sudden obstruction forced several trucks and passenger vehicles to brake abruptly, leading to a pile‑up that involved more than a dozen vehicles.
Emergency services arrived at the scene within minutes and confirmed the death of eight labourers from Uttar Pradesh who were travelling in one of the trucks. A further 32 people, including drivers and passengers, sustained injuries ranging from minor cuts to serious fractures.
Local police have launched an investigation to determine why the cattle entered the road and whether any negligence contributed to the tragedy. The stretch of highway has been temporarily closed for clearing and safety checks, and officials have urged drivers to exercise caution in areas where livestock may roam.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about road safety in central India, where stray animals and inadequate fencing often pose hazards to motorists. Authorities in Madhya Pradesh have pledged to improve fencing and enforce stricter controls to prevent similar accidents in the future.
Emergency services arrived at the scene within minutes and confirmed the death of eight labourers from Uttar Pradesh who were travelling in one of the trucks. A further 32 people, including drivers and passengers, sustained injuries ranging from minor cuts to serious fractures.
Local police have launched an investigation to determine why the cattle entered the road and whether any negligence contributed to the tragedy. The stretch of highway has been temporarily closed for clearing and safety checks, and officials have urged drivers to exercise caution in areas where livestock may roam.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about road safety in central India, where stray animals and inadequate fencing often pose hazards to motorists. Authorities in Madhya Pradesh have pledged to improve fencing and enforce stricter controls to prevent similar accidents in the future.