Nine killed as van gets swept away in swollen drain in Madhya Pradesh
Nine members of a family died in Madhya Pradesh after their van was swept away while attempting to cross a flooded bridge during heavy rains. Local authorities have announced financial aid for the victims' families as rescue operations continue in the flood-affected region.
Why it matters
The tragedy highlights the dangers of extreme weather events and the critical need for infrastructure safety during monsoon seasons.
Nine people of a family, including three children and three women, died on Monday (August 10, 2026) in Madhya Pradesh’s Rajgarh district, when a van in which they were travelling was swept away amid a flood-like situation following incessant rains overnight, officials said.
There were 11 passengers in the car, and two people have been rescued safely, Sarangpur Sub-Divisional Officer, Police, Arvind Singh told The Hindu .
The incident took place around 9 a.m., when the van was trying to cross a small bridge over a high-flowing drain near a bypass in Padana village under Sarangpur tehsil, according to the police. A purported video from the scene shows two locals rescuing one of the passengers using a rope amid neck-deep water.
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