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Seven Family Members Die as Van Is Swept Away by Flooded Drain in Rajgarh, MP
✍️ Free Press Journal
🗓 11 Aug 2026, 07:08 AM
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A van carrying a family was swept away by a flooded drain in Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh, killing all seven occupants.
Earlier this week, a tragic incident unfolded in Rajgarh district of Madhya Pradesh when a family‑owned van was caught in a flooded drain and swept away, resulting in the loss of all seven occupants.
The van was reportedly traveling along a local road when sudden heavy rains had caused a nearby drainage channel to overflow. The force of the water pulled the vehicle into the channel, leaving no chance for the passengers to escape.
Rescue teams from the local police and the district administration arrived at the scene within hours, but all seven family members were found deceased. No survivors were reported.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the flooding and to assess whether any safety measures could have prevented the tragedy. The incident has prompted calls for better maintenance of drainage infrastructure in the region.
The van was reportedly traveling along a local road when sudden heavy rains had caused a nearby drainage channel to overflow. The force of the water pulled the vehicle into the channel, leaving no chance for the passengers to escape.
Rescue teams from the local police and the district administration arrived at the scene within hours, but all seven family members were found deceased. No survivors were reported.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the flooding and to assess whether any safety measures could have prevented the tragedy. The incident has prompted calls for better maintenance of drainage infrastructure in the region.