Three people were killed and several others injured after a passenger bus plunged into a gorge at Simrol Bheru Ghat, between Indore and Mhow, late Monday night, officials said.
According to the district
administration, two passengers died on the spot, while another succumbed to injuries while being taken to the hospital. Nine injured persons were admitted to Indore’s MY Hospital, where three are stated to be in critical condition. Around 30 others sustained minor injuries.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav described the accident as “heartbreaking” and announced an ex gratia of ₹2 lakh for the families of those killed.
In a post on X, he said, “The accident caused by a bus overturning between Indore and Mhow, resulting in the death of three citizens, is extremely heartbreaking. Instructions have been given to provide ₹2 lakh each to the immediate family members of the deceased from the Chief Minister’s discretionary grant and to provide free treatment to the injured. A prayer to God for the peace of the souls of the departed and for the swift recovery of the injured.”
District Collector Shivam Verma said the bus was travelling from Omkareshwar to Indore when it met with the accident.
“The cause of the crash is being investigated. We are also looking into whether the driver was under the influence of alcohol. CM Mohan Yadav has announced ₹2 lakh compensation for the families of the deceased. The remaining injured are undergoing treatment,” he said.
One of the survivors, Naval Singh Chauhan, recounted the moments before the crash: “The bus had left Omkareshwar for Indore, and after eating at a dhaba, the driver drove the bus a short distance away when it fell into the ditch.”
A relative of one of the victims said her mother-in-law, Anita Bai, was among those who died in the accident.
