High-Speed Pickup Collision Claims Lives of Teacher Mother and Son, Another Teacher Injured in Khargone

Khargone, Madhya Pradesh: Tragedy struck near Khargone district headquarters on Tuesday when a high-speed pickup truck collided head-on with a motorcycle carrying a mother and her son, both teachers. The impact was so severe that the motorcycle’s wheel was ripped off, leaving the community in shock. Another teacher traveling with them sustained serious injuries.

Mother and Son Die on the Spot
Police sources confirmed that 27-year-old Rituras Bilwe died at the scene. He was riding with his mother, 50-year-old Madhubai, a government school teacher, and Pradeep Akole, another contract teacher. Madhubai and Pradeep were rushed to the district hospital in critical condition, where Madhubai succumbed to her injuries. Pradeep Akole remains hospitalized and is receiving treatment.

Motorcycle Wheel Torn Off in Collision
Eyewitnesses reported that the collision was so forceful that the motorcycle’s front wheel was completely detached. Locals immediately alerted the police and emergency services, who rushed the injured to the hospital. Pradeep Akole stated that the pickup truck was traveling at high speed on the wrong side of the road, and the driver appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. The police have seized the vehicle and arrested the driver.

Community in Shock
Rituras Bilwe was a contract teacher, while his mother Madhubai served as a government teacher. Pradeep Akole is also a contract teacher. According to his family, the three regularly commuted daily to schools in the Raisagar area. The accident has sent waves of grief through the local community. Police have completed post-mortems on the deceased and handed the bodies over to their families while continuing the investigation.