Mini truck fell into the river, five people died

Bhopal (IANS). A mini truck carrying around 20 passengers fell into a river in Tikamgarh district of Madhya Pradesh. At least five people, including minor children, died in the accident.
The incident took place on Tuesday late night when the truck was going from Gwalior towards Tikamgarh. As per reports, the occupants of the mini truck were on their way to Tikamgarh to attend a marriage function.
Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra said, “The incident took place when the mini truck was crossing a bridge filled with water.” When the truck driver tried to cross the bridge, suddenly the rear of the vehicle plunged into the river. I slipped and was soon drowned in the water.
Five bodies have been recovered so far, including the bodies of a 65-year-old woman, an 18-year-old man and two children. The rest were rescued safely. The minister further said that the local administration and police have reached the spot.