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CM Mohan Yadav Announces Compensation After Gwalior Road Accident Claims 14 Lives
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 10:00 AM
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A severe road crash near Shitala Mata Temple in Gwalior killed 14 and injured 29; CM Mohan Yadav announced Rs 4 lakh for each deceased’s family and Rs 2 lakh for each injured.
A multi-vehicle collision occurred on the highway near Shitala Mata Temple in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, early on Monday. The crash involved several cars and a bus, and emergency services were dispatched promptly.
The incident resulted in 14 fatalities and left 29 people with varying degrees of injuries, according to local authorities. Rescue teams transported the injured to nearby hospitals, where they are receiving medical care.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav visited the site later in the day and announced financial assistance for the victims. He declared a compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the families of each deceased person and Rs 2 lakh for every injured individual.
The state government also promised prompt medical support and counseling for the affected families, urging the public to cooperate with ongoing investigations into the cause of the crash.
The incident resulted in 14 fatalities and left 29 people with varying degrees of injuries, according to local authorities. Rescue teams transported the injured to nearby hospitals, where they are receiving medical care.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav visited the site later in the day and announced financial assistance for the victims. He declared a compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the families of each deceased person and Rs 2 lakh for every injured individual.
The state government also promised prompt medical support and counseling for the affected families, urging the public to cooperate with ongoing investigations into the cause of the crash.