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Crime
Three killed as speeding car plows into two women and an 80‑year‑old in Devas, MP
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 25 Oct 2026, 07:36 PM
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A reckless vehicle hit two women and an elderly man outside a house near Dad village in Devas district on Sunday, killing all three; the driver was injured and taken into police custody.
On Sunday morning, a vehicle travelling at high speed rammed into three people standing outside a residence near the village of Dad in Devas district, Madhya Pradesh. The incident occurred on a rural road that connects the village to nearby towns.
The victims were identified as two women and an 80‑year‑old man who were seated on the roadside. All three sustained fatal injuries and were declared dead at the scene by local medical personnel.
The driver of the car suffered injuries but survived. Police arrived promptly, secured the vehicle and placed the driver under arrest for further questioning.
Investigators have opened a case of reckless driving and are collecting statements from witnesses and examining the vehicle for mechanical faults. The incident has raised concerns about speeding on narrow village roads.
Authorities have urged residents to exercise caution and have announced plans to increase traffic monitoring in the area to prevent similar tragedies.
The victims were identified as two women and an 80‑year‑old man who were seated on the roadside. All three sustained fatal injuries and were declared dead at the scene by local medical personnel.
The driver of the car suffered injuries but survived. Police arrived promptly, secured the vehicle and placed the driver under arrest for further questioning.
Investigators have opened a case of reckless driving and are collecting statements from witnesses and examining the vehicle for mechanical faults. The incident has raised concerns about speeding on narrow village roads.
Authorities have urged residents to exercise caution and have announced plans to increase traffic monitoring in the area to prevent similar tragedies.