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Two Die in Bhopal‑Nagpur Highway Crash Near Betul's Baretah Ghat
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 07:16 PM
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A collision between a car and a container truck on the Bhopal‑Nagpur highway near Betul’s Baretah Ghat claimed the lives of lawyer Raju Hepat and Rahul Kanake.
A tragic accident unfolded on the Bhopal‑Nagpur highway near Betul’s Baretah Ghat on Tuesday evening when a car lost control and collided with a container truck. The impact was severe, causing the vehicle to overturn and the container to break apart.
The crash resulted in the deaths of two individuals: lawyer Raju Hepat and Rahul Kanake, who were reportedly on their way to see the Balgamukhi shrine. Both victims were identified by local authorities and their families.
Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene, but the force of the collision left the victims unresponsive. Rescue teams worked to extricate the occupants from the wreckage before handing over the bodies to the police.
Police investigators are examining the vehicle’s speed and the driver’s condition to determine the exact cause of the loss of control. The incident has prompted authorities to issue a warning about maintaining safe speeds on the busy highway.
The accident has raised concerns about road safety in the region, especially during peak travel times to religious sites.
The crash resulted in the deaths of two individuals: lawyer Raju Hepat and Rahul Kanake, who were reportedly on their way to see the Balgamukhi shrine. Both victims were identified by local authorities and their families.
Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene, but the force of the collision left the victims unresponsive. Rescue teams worked to extricate the occupants from the wreckage before handing over the bodies to the police.
Police investigators are examining the vehicle’s speed and the driver’s condition to determine the exact cause of the loss of control. The incident has prompted authorities to issue a warning about maintaining safe speeds on the busy highway.
The accident has raised concerns about road safety in the region, especially during peak travel times to religious sites.