Madhya Pradesh: 4 hockey players killed, 3 injured in car accident

Hoshangabad, Ta-14 Oct 2019, Monday

Four national-level hockey players were killed in a serious road accident in Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh this morning. All three were injured in the accident, according to police. There were seven national-level players in the car who were associated with Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy when the accident took place. These players came to play Dhyanchand Hockey Tournament in Hoshangabad. They were on their way to Itarsi when the game was over.

The driver of his car lost control of the car and collided with a tree. Four players were killed and three others were injured in the accident. All three were taken to a hospital where one is said to be in critical condition.

The transcript of the players who played the tournament was in Itarsi, so these people were going to Itarsi to finish the game. The district magistrate ordered an investigation.