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Sagar, November 23 (IANS) Four teenage boys died on the spot when a speeding private bus hit them near Anantpura village under Rahli police station area in Sagar district on Sunday evening. All of them belonged to the same family.
The victims have been identified as Shivam Pal (18), Satyam Pal (17), Shivam’s younger brother, Prashant (14) – the only son of their parents, and Umesh Pal (16).
According to the police, the four cousins had gone in search of the missing buffaloes and were standing and talking near a motorcycle parked on the roadside, when the Damoh-bound private bus suddenly went out of control and collided with them.
The collision was so strong that all four fell several meters away and died instantly.
Anantapura village is in deep mourning with the devastating loss of four youngsters from the same family.
With Prashant being the only son and the Pal brothers leaving behind heartbroken parents, grieving relatives and villagers were wailing badly at the accident site.
Eyewitnesses allege that the bus was being driven carelessly and at high speed. Police have seized the vehicle and started investigation. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem.
As soon as the information was received, Deori MLA Brij Bihari Patariya reached the spot after avoiding going to the Chief Minister’s program. The MLA met the bereaved families and expressed deep grief and assured them of all possible government assistance.
“This is an irreparable loss. I am with the families in this hour of grief and will ensure that they get every help,” Patria told reporters.
Locals have demanded strict action against the bus driver and installation of speed breakers on the stretch, where several fatal accidents have occurred in the past.
Police have sent all the bodies for post-mortem and started investigating the incident. The government has not yet announced any financial assistance to the families.
–IANS
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