Khandwa, Nov 13: A Khandwa road accident in Madhya Pradesh claimed two lives, including a Congress block president, after a car and an SUV collided near Lachhora village. Two other occupants suffered serious injuries, police said.
The crash occurred on Thursday night as the group travelled back to Burhanpur. They had attended a Diwali Milan gathering at Tigariya village. Former Union Minister and Congress leader Arun Yadav organised the event.
Police identified the deceased as Ajay Mahajan, Congress block president of Khaknar in Burhanpur district, and Sunil, also known as Shravan.
Head-on collision near Lachhora village
According to reports, Mahajan travelled in a car with his nephew, Akshay Chaudhary, and other companions. Their vehicle collided head-on with an SUV on the Amravati State Highway near Lachhora village.
The force of the impact overturned the car and injured its occupants. Two people, including Akshay Chaudhary, sustained serious injuries. Emergency responders shifted them to Khandwa district hospital for treatment.
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Arun Yadav mourns Congress leader’s death
Former Union Minister Arun Yadav expressed sorrow over Mahajan’s death in a post on X. He described the loss as painful for the Congress family and called Mahajan’s death untimely.
Yadav also offered condolences to the bereaved family. He prayed for peace for the deceased and strength for his relatives during the difficult time.
Police investigate Khandwa road accident
Police reached the accident site and arranged hospital treatment for the injured. They are investigating the circumstances that led to the collision.
Authorities are also examining allegations of a confrontation after the crash. The claims involving an ambulance and alleged threats have also come under investigation.
Further details are awaited.
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–IANS
