Three killed as truck goes out of control in M.P.

A truck experiencing brake failure collided with a bus and a car in Katni, Madhya Pradesh, resulting in three deaths and 29 injuries. Emergency responders and local residents worked together to rescue passengers trapped inside the overturned bus.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding road safety and vehicle maintenance standards on Indian highways, which frequently lead to preventable mass-casualty accidents.
An out-of-control truck rammed into a car, hit a bus and crashed into a bridge in Katni, Madhya Pradesh, on Sunday (June 14, 2026), leaving three passengers in the bus dead and 29 injured, police said.
The report is a straightforward factual account of a traffic accident, relying on official police statements without emotive language or political framing.
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