Maharashtra: A tragic accident occurred in the Shivaji Nagar area of Dindori on Friday night, killing nine members of a family—including seven students. The incident occurred when their car fell into an open well filled with water. Visuals from the crash site have surfaced on social media and the internet, showing the car being pulled out of the well. A large crowd gathered at the scene, with police, fire brigade, and disaster management teams engaged in the rescue operation. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the accident.
According to preliminary information, the victims were returning to their village in Indore after attending the annual function and felicitation ceremony organized by a private coaching class in the city. The accident occurred around 10 p.m. when the car (MH15-JS-1053) reportedly went out of control of the driver and plunged directly into the open well.
According to information received at the scene, the deceased include members of the Dargode family and students attending the function. According to initial reports, seven students were among the dead, along with two accompanying parents. Upon learning of the incident, local residents, police, the fire brigade, and disaster management unit teams rushed to the scene.
The rescue operation proved challenging due to darkness and the high water level in the well. After several hours of effort, the car was pulled out around midnight with the help of three hydraulic cranes. Officials said that by the time the car was pulled out, all nine people had died due to drowning and suffocation.
The accident created panic in the area. A large crowd gathered at the scene, briefly disrupting the rescue operation. Police immediately launched a preliminary investigation and began collecting evidence and witnesses to determine the cause of the accident.
The local administration announced assistance to the families of the deceased. Disaster management officials stated that to prevent such incidents, it is necessary to further tighten safety standards on roads, especially near open wells and waterlogged areas at night.
The families of the students and family members killed in the accident are now in shock. The administration has planned to assist with their funerals and relief work. Police are further investigating whether the accident was caused by speeding, driver negligence, or road conditions.
This incident serves as a serious warning to the local administration and the public to exercise special caution when driving in waterlogged areas and at night. The administration has urged people to exercise caution and follow safety rules in such areas.
