Shajapur, October 31, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
A couple and their five-month-old son were killed after a speeding pickup truck collided with their motorcycle in Madhya Pradesh’s Shajapur district, police said on Saturday.
The deceased have been identified as Ajit Panwar, his wife Pooja Panwar and their five-month-old son, Shivanshu. The family was originally from Indra Colony in Ashta town of neighbouring Sehore district.
The accident took place in the Salaslai police station area when the family was travelling from Bolai village towards Ayyapur to visit a temple.
According to the preliminary investigation, a stray dog suddenly came in front of their motorcycle. Ajit, who was riding the two-wheeler, tried to avoid hitting the animal but lost control. The motorcycle then swerved into the path of a pickup truck approaching from the opposite direction.
The pickup truck struck the motorcycle with considerable force, leaving all three family members critically injured. The motorcycle was badly damaged in the collision. They were rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared all three dead.
The family had left home on Saturday to visit a temple and offer prayers to mark the completion of five months of their son Shivanshu. However, the accident occurred before they could reach their destination.
“The family was going for temple darshan with their child when a stray dog suddenly came in front of their motorcycle. The rider tried to save the animal but lost control and collided with a pickup coming from the opposite direction,” a police official said.
The pickup driver fled the scene after the collision. Police seized both vehicles and registered a case against the unidentified driver for rash and negligent driving.
“Efforts are underway to trace the absconding driver with the help of CCTV footage and eyewitness accounts. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination, and further investigation is underway,” the official added.
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