8 dead, 50 injured after truck rams into two buses in MP's Sidhi district

Eight people were killed and several injured after a truck rammed into two buses from behind in Sidhi, Madhya Pradesh late on Friday night. The incident took place near Barkhada village near Mohania tunnel. The buses were carrying people returning from Union Home Minister Amit Shah's rally.

According to officials, the accident happened due to a burst tire in the truck. The injured were immediately taken to a nearby hospital. Mukesh Srivastava, SP, Rewa said, "two buses were parked, a truck came from behind and failed to control itself after a tire burst, leading to the collision. Seven to eight people died but an investigation is underway and around 50 people are injured, including 15 -20 is seriously injured."

A police investigation is underway in this matter. Further information is awaited.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also expressed grief over the incident. Union Home Minister Amit Shah condoled the loss of life. Shah said on Twitter, "Road accident in Sidhi (M.P.) is very sad. My deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in this accident. May God give them the strength to bear this grief. Treatment is being provided to the injured by the administration. I pray for speedy recovery to the wounded.”