12 killed after vehicle crashes into bridge, falls into river in MP’s Datia

In a tragic incident, as many as 12 persons were killed while three others were injured after a mini truck hit an under construction bridge and fell into an overflowing Buhra river in Datia on Tuesday, said police. A few people are missing, and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) team is involved in the rescue operations. (HT photo) All the deceased are stated to be members of a family. They were going to Tikamgarh from Gwalior in the mini truck for a marriage. Home miner Narottam Mishra said the rescue operation is going on. Mishra has directed officials for all possible help to the victim’s families. A few people are missing, and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) team is involved in the rescue operations.