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Crime
Two dead, three injured as SUV collides with truck on Ujjain‑Garoth highway, MP
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 07:02 PM
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An SUV hit a truck on the Ujjain‑Garoth highway in Madhya Pradesh, killing two people and wounding three, police said.
The Madhya Pradesh police reported that an SUV rammed into a truck on the Ujjain‑Garoth highway, resulting in two fatalities and three injuries. The collision occurred during daylight hours, though the exact time has not been disclosed.
Emergency services arrived at the scene promptly, extracting the victims from the damaged vehicles and transporting the injured to the nearest hospital for treatment. The deceased were identified by local authorities, and their families have been notified.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the crash, examining factors such as driver error, vehicle condition and road safety. The highway was temporarily closed to traffic while rescue operations and preliminary inquiries were conducted, causing delays for commuters.
Police have appealed to witnesses to come forward with any information that could aid the investigation, emphasizing the need for thorough scrutiny to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Emergency services arrived at the scene promptly, extracting the victims from the damaged vehicles and transporting the injured to the nearest hospital for treatment. The deceased were identified by local authorities, and their families have been notified.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the crash, examining factors such as driver error, vehicle condition and road safety. The highway was temporarily closed to traffic while rescue operations and preliminary inquiries were conducted, causing delays for commuters.
Police have appealed to witnesses to come forward with any information that could aid the investigation, emphasizing the need for thorough scrutiny to prevent similar incidents in the future.