Bhopal, April 27: In a harrowing accident in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur district, as many as 11 people onboard died as a van carrying them, plunged into a deep well on Sunday.
The incident took place near Budha-Takarwat crossing by Kachariya Chowpati village under the Narayangarh police station in the evening.
2 children, who were fortunately rescued, sustained severe injuries in the incident.
Police said that, a family of 13 members who were out for a devine trip in a van. Meanwhile, the vehicle lost control after hitting a bike, ultimately tumbling into a 15-foot-deep well.
Manohar Singh, a local who attempted to rescue the occupants, tragically succumbed to toxic gas emissions from the LPG-powered van.
Critical ones including Maya Keer, 26, and two children aged three and twelve, were admitted to Mandsaur District Hospital for resuscitation.
