Ten Kumbh Pilgrims Die in Two Separate Road Incidents in Bihar and MP
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Synopsis
On February 11, ten Kumbh pilgrims tragically died in two road accidents in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh. Seven fatalities occurred in Jabalpur when a passenger vehicle collided with a truck, while three pilgrims lost their lives in Kaimur when their auto-rickshaw hit a parked truck. Traffic congestion has surged due to the Maha Kumbh pilgrimage.
Key Takeaways
- Ten Kumbh pilgrims lost their lives in two accidents.
- The first incident involved a head-on collision in MP.
- The second accident occurred in Bihar with an auto-rickshaw.
- Massive traffic jams were reported nationwide.
- Authorities are working to identify the victims.
Jabalpur, Feb 11 (NationPress) Tragically, ten Kumbh pilgrims lost their lives in two separate road accidents occurring in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday morning, as reported by officials.
In the first incident, seven individuals died in a road collision in Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh. This occurred on National Highway-30 near Sihora, where a vehicle transporting Kumbh pilgrims collided head-on with a truck that was allegedly traveling from the incorrect side.
Reports indicate that the victims were returning from Prayagraj when their passenger vehicle was struck by the truck approaching from the opposite direction. The force of the impact was catastrophic, resulting in the vehicle being severely damaged and leading to the instant deaths of seven people.
Several others were injured and taken to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention. The accident also involved two additional vehicles. A car following the passenger vehicle sustained minor damage, but its occupants were fortunate to escape serious injuries due to the airbags. Another vehicle was also impacted in the incident.
Local officials, including police and emergency services, quickly arrived at the scene to initiate relief and rescue operations. The deceased and injured individuals are believed to be residents of Andhra Pradesh, with a police officer confirming that the ill-fated vehicle was registered in the state.
Authorities are working on identifying the victims and notifying their families.
In a different incident in Kaimur district, Bihar, three pilgrims were killed, and two others were injured when their auto-rickshaw crashed into a truck parked on the roadside on Tuesday morning, according to police.
Additionally, the influx of Maha Kumbh pilgrims has resulted in extensive traffic congestion at various locations across the country. On Monday, a long line of vehicles extending up to 300 km in Madhya Pradesh turned the roads leading to Prayagraj into a colossal parking area, leaving countless devotees stranded for hours.
The previous day, heavy traffic directed toward Prayagraj had already led police to halt hundreds of vehicles in different regions of Madhya Pradesh to prevent overcrowding. This situation forced state police to suspend traffic across multiple districts, leaving travelers stuck for extended periods on highways.
In addition to traffic challenges, railway stations are coping with an overwhelming number of devotees heading to Prayagraj, with passengers struggling to board and deboard trains amidst the crowd.
