Rajgarh: Nine dead after vehicle swept away in overflowing drain

At least nine people died after a vehicle carrying 11 passengers was swept away by an overflowing drain in the Rajgarh district of Madhya Pradesh on Monday. The incident occurred near Padana village in Sarangpur tehsil at the Jhiri drain following heavy monsoon rainfall.

The victims, who were all members of the same family from Satwas in Dewas, were reportedly traveling to Kadawat village to attend a religious ceremony. Local officials stated that the driver was repeatedly warned by bystanders not to attempt to cross the submerged culvert, but he proceeded despite the strong currents.

Emergency responders, including the State Disaster Response Force and local police, recovered nine bodies, including three women and three children. Two individuals were rescued from the scene. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed grief over the incident and announced financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh for the families of the deceased.