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Four dead, five injured as truck collides with car on NH-44 near Sagar, pilgrims bound for Narmada snan
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 05:15 PM
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A truck and a car heading to a Narmada river bath collided on NH-44 near Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, killing four people and injuring five.
A severe road accident occurred on National Highway 44 close to Sagar in Madhya Pradesh when a heavy truck struck a car that was traveling to take a ritual bath in the Narmada River. Emergency services arrived at the scene within minutes and confirmed four fatalities among the occupants of the two vehicles.
The injured, numbering five, were rushed to the nearest hospital where they are receiving medical care. Preliminary investigations suggest that the collision happened at a point where the road narrows, but police have not yet released detailed findings.
Authorities have blocked the stretch of NH-44 temporarily to clear the wreckage and to conduct a safety audit. Travelers are advised to use alternate routes until the highway is reopened. The incident underscores the risks associated with pilgrimage trips during peak bathing seasons.
The injured, numbering five, were rushed to the nearest hospital where they are receiving medical care. Preliminary investigations suggest that the collision happened at a point where the road narrows, but police have not yet released detailed findings.
Authorities have blocked the stretch of NH-44 temporarily to clear the wreckage and to conduct a safety audit. Travelers are advised to use alternate routes until the highway is reopened. The incident underscores the risks associated with pilgrimage trips during peak bathing seasons.