Tragic Accident in Gwalior: Four Family Members Killed by Speeding Truck

In Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, a speeding truck hit an auto-rickshaw, resulting in the deaths of four family members and severe injuries to one person. The accident occurred at Niravali intersection under the jurisdiction of Purani Chhawani police station on Wednesday night.

Details of the Accident

The victims were identified as Naresh Valmik (52), his wife Usha Valmik (45), their son Rahul Valmik (30), and their niece Ankita Valmik (15). They were residents of Banmore in Morena district and were returning home after attending a wedding function in Malanpur village in Bhind district.

Police Response

Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Niranjan Sharma stated that upon receiving information about the accident, the police rushed to the scene and sent the victims to the hospital. ASP Sharma added, “An unfortunate accident occurred under Purani Chhawani police station in the district last night. A family was returning after attending a wedding function in Malanpur to their home Banmore in an auto rickshaw but an overspeeding truck hit their auto in which four people travelling in it from the same family died on the spot.”

The police have registered a case against the truck driver and have started an investigation into the matter. The auto driver, who was seriously injured, is currently undergoing treatment at the Government Jaya Arogya hospital in the district.