Three friends, including an employee of MOIL (Manganese Ore India Limited), lost their lives in a tragic road accident after a cement-laden truck collided with their motorcycle in Manegaon village under Bharveli police station limits in Madhya Pradesh's Balaghat district on Wednesday night. Police have arrested the truck driver and seized the vehicle while initiating an investigation into the incident.

The deceased have been identified as Govind Marskole (41), a MOIL employee, Prakash Chaure (41) and Dhaneshwar Marskole (23), both daily wage workers. According to police, all three were residents of the same locality and were close friends.

Accident While Returning Home

Police said the trio had gone to Tekadi for tea and refreshments on Wednesday evening and were returning home on Govind Marskole's motorcycle when the accident occurred.

A cement-laden truck (registration number MH-34-BG-9316) travelling from Balaghat towards Malajkhand allegedly struck the motorcycle near Manegaon. The impact threw all three riders onto the road.

MOIL Employee Dies at Spot

Investigators said Govind Marskole, who was riding the motorcycle, came under the wheels of the truck and was dragged for nearly 50 to 60 metres, suffering fatal injuries. He died on the spot.

The two pillion riders, Prakash Chaure and Dhaneshwar Marskole, sustained critical injuries and were rushed to hospital for treatment.

Two Injured Succumb During Treatment

Prakash Chaure succumbed to his injuries at the district hospital at around 11 pm on Wednesday.

Dhaneshwar Marskole, who was referred to Nagpur for advanced treatment, died on Thursday morning at around 4:30 am while being transported to the hospital.

With the death of all three victims, the accident has left three families grieving.

Families Left Devastated

Govind Marskole was reportedly the only son in his family and is survived by his wife, two children and his elderly mother.

Prakash Chaure is survived by his wife and five children, while 23-year-old Dhaneshwar Marskole was unmarried.

Local residents described the incident as one of the most tragic road accidents in the area in recent times.

Driver Arrested, Probe Underway

Bharveli police station in-charge Bhupendra Singh Pandro said the truck driver, Nasrat Ali, a resident of Ballarshah, has been arrested in connection with the case. The truck involved in the accident has also been seized.

Police have registered a case and sent the bodies for post-mortem examination at the district hospital. Investigators are examining the exact circumstances that led to the collision.

Local representatives have demanded strict legal action against the driver and adequate financial assistance for the bereaved families.