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Religion
Truck overturns during Damoh idol immersion, three devotees in critical condition
✍️ The Cliff News
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 11:31 AM
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A truck overturned while devotees were performing an idol immersion in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, leaving three participants critically injured.
Damoh, a town in Madhya Pradesh, witnessed a serious accident on Saturday when a heavy truck lost control and toppled over during the traditional idol immersion ceremony. The vehicle, reportedly moving along the riverbank where the immersion takes place, tipped onto its side, trapping several devotees who were in the vicinity.
Emergency services arrived promptly and rescued three individuals who sustained severe injuries. All three victims were rushed to the district hospital where they remain in critical condition under intensive care. Local police have cordoned off the area to facilitate rescue operations and to prevent further mishaps.
Authorities have launched an inquiry to determine the cause of the overturn, focusing on factors such as vehicle speed, road conditions, and crowd management during the religious event. Officials have urged the public to observe safety guidelines during immersion rituals to avoid similar tragedies in the future.
Emergency services arrived promptly and rescued three individuals who sustained severe injuries. All three victims were rushed to the district hospital where they remain in critical condition under intensive care. Local police have cordoned off the area to facilitate rescue operations and to prevent further mishaps.
Authorities have launched an inquiry to determine the cause of the overturn, focusing on factors such as vehicle speed, road conditions, and crowd management during the religious event. Officials have urged the public to observe safety guidelines during immersion rituals to avoid similar tragedies in the future.