Pandhurna, Madhya Pradesh: A couple died after a speeding car rammed into their motorcycle in Madhya Pradesh’s Pandhurna district, leaving their three minor daughters injured. The family was returning home after offering prayers when the accident occurred, according to the report.
The deceased have been identified as Vasudev Uike- 40 and his wife, Sunita Uike- 35. Their daughters Vaishnavy- 3, Sonu- 7 and Rakhi, 5 sustained injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment.
Vaishnavy suffered a fracture and was referred to Nagpur for specialised medical care. Her two elder sisters, Sonu and Rakhi, are being treated at Pandhurna Civil Hospital. Doctors said the two girls were stable but remained under observation, while the youngest required advanced treatment.
Car Driver Flees After Collision
According to police, the family was crossing the Tigaon four-lane highway on a motorcycle when a speeding car struck them with considerable force. Both Vasudev and Sunita died at the scene.
Passers-by and local residents rushed the injured children to a hospital. Eyewitnesses said the car was moving at high speed and the driver fled without stopping after the collision.
The accident took place late at night, when traffic on the highway was relatively light, the report said.
Police Search for Absconding Driver
Police teams reached the spot after receiving information and began efforts to trace the car and its driver. Senior officers said investigators were examining CCTV footage and other available leads to identify the vehicle.
The motorcycle involved in the crash has been seized, and a case has been registered. The police investigation is underway to establish the exact sequence of events and identify the driver.
Hospital authorities and the local administration are monitoring the condition of the three injured girls.
The accident has also prompted local residents to call for strict action against the driver and improved road safety measures on the Tigaon four-lane highway, where they say several accidents have occurred in the past.