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.

Azernews Newspaper
Related news
India investigates after fourth big train accident in past year kills 23
Other News 11:47
Train derails in India, killing about 20 and injuring scores more
Other News 00:39
5 killed, 10 missing in landslide in north India
Other News 16 August 08:41
Turkmenistan, India mull co-op in several areas
Turkmenistan 15 August 15:22
At least 46 killed in massive landslide in northern India
Other News 13 August 20:29
30 children die in hospital in northern India
Other News 12 August 03:07
Important regional developments to affect TAPI's prospects - expert
Oil&Gas 11 August 16:05
Ashgabat, Delhi to mull TAPI gas pipeline project
Oil&Gas 11 August 11:28
Turkmenistan approves composition of joint commission with India
Turkmenistan 8 August 11:54
Different factors to affect TAPI's prospects - expert
Commentary 7 August 17:16
Gas from TAPI pipeline to regain its competitiveness - expert
Commentary 7 August 14:54
Iran, India discuss broadening economic ties, Chabahar port
Business 6 August 14:51
Ilham Aliyev congratulates president-elect of India
Politics 1 August 10:52
Death toll in Mumbai building collapse rises to 17 as rescuers search rubble
Other News 26 July 08:44
IMF improves economic growth forecast for developing countries
Economy news 24 July 15:04
India re-negotiating investment treaty with Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan 18 July 13:18
At least 16 pilgrims killed, over 30 injured in bus crash in Indian Kashmir
Other News 16 July 19:57
Iran prioritizes gas export to neighbours and India
Business 8 July 08:00