A festive atmosphere turned tragic in the Gudh police station area of Rewa district after a high-speed head-on collision between a motorcycle and a scooter left four people dead, including a grandfather and his two minor granddaughters. The severe accident took place near the Bhairav Baba bend. The impact was so intense that one of the young girls died instantly at the scene, while the remaining victims succumbed to their injuries during treatment at the hospital. Two other youths involved in the crash remain in critical condition.
Family Was Returning After Festival Shopping
According to available details, 55-year-old Vindhyavasini Tiwari, a resident of Chauriyar village, had traveled to the Gudh market on a scooter accompanied by his granddaughters, 4-year-old Shivi Tiwari and 5-year-old Shakti Tiwari. The family had gone to make purchases for the upcoming Raksha Bandhan festival. As they were returning home after finishing their shopping, a fast-approaching motorcycle coming from the direction of Sidhi crashed directly into their scooter near the Bhairav Baba bend.
Severe Impact Caused Chaos at the Scene
Local onlookers reported that the force of the impact completely wrecked both vehicles. Upon collision, Vindhyavasini Tiwari and the two young girls were thrown onto the asphalt road. Four-year-old Shivi Tiwari died on the spot due to critical injuries. The crash created immediate chaos in the area, prompting bystanders and local residents to rush to assist the victims and transport them to a nearby medical facility. Despite medical intervention, Vindhyavasini Tiwari and his granddaughter Shakti Tiwari passed away during treatment.
Motorcyclist Succumbs to Injuries, Two Critical
The rider of the motorcycle, identified as 22-year-old Pankaj Singh from Sidhi, also succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at the hospital. Preliminary findings indicate that three youths were riding on the motorcycle, which was traveling at a high speed from Sidhi toward Rewa. The two other riders on the motorcycle sustained severe injuries and are currently undergoing intensive medical care in critical condition.
Police Seize Vehicles and Initiate Enquiry
Upon receiving information about the incident, a team from the Gudh police station arrived at the location to secure the crash site. Gudh Police Station In-charge Pushpendra Yadav confirmed that Vindhyavasini Tiwari was returning from Raksha Bandhan shopping with his granddaughters when the oncoming high-speed bike struck them. The police have seized both the damaged motorcycle and scooter. Officers noted that initial assessments point to excessive speed as the cause, and further legal procedures are underway based on the ongoing investigation.
