Three Members of Pune Family Killed in Jabalpur Road Accident, One Critically Injured

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Jabalpur, 26th January 2025: An accident claimed the lives of three members of a family from Pune and left one critically injured when their car crashed into a culvert wall in Jabalpur district on Saturday. The family was en route to the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj when the accident occurred. Among the deceased were two women.

The victims have been identified as Vinod Patel (50), his wife Shilpa Patel (47), and his sister-in-law Neeru Patel (48). Vinod’s brother, Naresh Patel, sustained critical injuries and is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in Jabalpur.

According to Bargi Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Sunil Nema, the family was traveling in an Innova when the vehicle lost control and collided with a culvert wall near Kaladehi, approximately 45 kilometers from Jabalpur. The accident took place around 4:30 PM.

“All four occupants suffered severe injuries in the crash. Passersby who witnessed the incident immediately informed the police. The victims were rushed to Jabalpur Medical College, but unfortunately, Vinod, Shilpa, and Neeru were declared dead on arrival,” Nema said.

The bodies have been sent for post-mortem examinations, and the police have informed the family’s relatives in Pune about the incident. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the accident, though preliminary reports suggest the driver may have lost control of the vehicle.