Mandla (Madhya Pradesh), April 4 – In a tragic road accident late at night on the Mandla-Raipur section of National Highway 30, three young men died, while a fourth sustained critical injuries after a violent head-on collision between two motorcycles near Chartola, under the Gadhi police station area of the Bichhia tehsil of Mandla district, officials said on Saturday.
According to preliminary police reports, both motorcycles were reportedly traveling at high speeds when they collided with tremendous force in the dark. The impact was so severe that three riders were killed instantly.
The deceased have been identified as residents of the Gadhi (Bichhiya) police station area. Two of them were from the Jamun Tola village under the Karanjia Mal Panchayat, while the third was from Karanjia Mal itself.
One of the victims was 36-year-old Jagdish Yadav, a power lineman, who was returning home from work when the accident occurred.
Local residents and police reached the scene shortly after the incident. A police team from Bichhiya immediately rushed to the location, secured the area, and began an on-site investigation.
The critically injured young man was taken to Bichhiya Hospital for urgent medical treatment, where his condition remains serious.
According to police investigation officer Monesh Mogre (30), Sankit Das (30) and Ram Prakash (26) were residents of Karanjia Mal and were heading towards Mandla when Jagdish was coming from the opposite direction. They had a head-on collision near a toll plaza. All three, except Ram Prakash Uike, died on the spot.
Preliminary police inquiries suggest high speed as the primary cause of the fatal crash. However, the police have not ruled out other factors such as poor visibility at night, mechanical failure, or possible overtaking errors.
Further investigations are underway to determine the exact cause, including examination of the vehicles and collection of witness statements.
The police have registered a case and appealed to motorists to follow traffic rules, especially while riding at night. They have urged riders to avoid overspeeding and ensure the proper use of helmets and reflective gear.
