21 killed in road accident in central India

14 October 2010 18:41 (UTC+04:00)

At least 21 people were killed in a road crash in India's central state of Madhya Pradesh on Thursday, a news report said, DPA reported

The accident occurred in the western Barwani district when a vehicle collided head on with a truck transporting oil, the PTI news agency reported quoting police sources.

The victims included five women and two children. Four people who were injured were admitted at a local hospital.

The police said the victims were all passengers of the vehicle and were returning after offering prayers at a Hindu shrine.

Government data shows approximately 120,000 people are killed in road crashes each year.

Police blame reckless driving, poorly maintained vehicles and bad roads for a majority of the accidents.

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