Iron rod-laden truck rams into 3 houses in MP, 6 killed

Bhopal, February 21

At least six people were on Wednesday killed and two others seriously injured when a 16-wheel truck laden with iron rods rammed into three houses at the Barela village, which is around 15 km from Jabalpur district headquarters, police said.

The incident occurred on the Jabalpur-Mandla road.

“While six people died, two others sustained serious injuries and are undergoing treatment. Rescue operation is underway,” Deputy Inspector General of Police, Jabalpur, BS Chouhan, told PTI.

Following the incident, a mob blocked the road and pelted stones at a police team and also torched their vehicle, he said.

According to Chouhan, the 16-wheel truck was coming from Chhattisgarh and it has caused heavy damage.

“We have arrested the truck driver and further details are awaited,” the officer said. — PTI