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Severe crash on NH-44 near Sivani: Pickup rams passenger bus, over 30 passengers escape
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 26 Oct 2026, 04:45 PM
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A pickup entered a lane on National Highway‑44 near Sivani, Madhya Pradesh, colliding with a passenger bus. More than 30 passengers escaped serious injury.
The accident unfolded on National Highway‑44 close to the town of Sivani in Madhya Pradesh when a pickup vehicle veered into an adjacent lane and struck a passenger bus. The sudden impact caused the bus to halt abruptly, endangering the commuters on board.
According to initial reports, the bus was carrying more than thirty passengers at the time of the collision. Despite the severity of the crash, none of the occupants suffered fatal injuries, and the majority escaped with only minor bruises and shock.
Emergency services, including local police and ambulance teams, arrived promptly at the scene. They provided first‑aid to the injured, transported those requiring medical attention to nearby hospitals, and cleared the wreckage to restore traffic flow on the busy highway.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the pickup’s lane intrusion and to assess any possible violations of traffic regulations. The incident underscores the ongoing safety challenges on India’s major road corridors.
Travelers are advised to exercise caution while driving on NH‑44, especially in high‑traffic zones, and to adhere strictly to lane discipline to prevent similar mishaps.
According to initial reports, the bus was carrying more than thirty passengers at the time of the collision. Despite the severity of the crash, none of the occupants suffered fatal injuries, and the majority escaped with only minor bruises and shock.
Emergency services, including local police and ambulance teams, arrived promptly at the scene. They provided first‑aid to the injured, transported those requiring medical attention to nearby hospitals, and cleared the wreckage to restore traffic flow on the busy highway.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the pickup’s lane intrusion and to assess any possible violations of traffic regulations. The incident underscores the ongoing safety challenges on India’s major road corridors.
Travelers are advised to exercise caution while driving on NH‑44, especially in high‑traffic zones, and to adhere strictly to lane discipline to prevent similar mishaps.