Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday visited AIIMS Bhopal to meet people from the state who were injured in two recent road accidents — one near Kota in Rajasthan and another close to the Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior — and assured them of the best possible medical treatment and government assistance, officials said.
State steps in to coordinate treatment and assistance
The state administration, working with authorities in Rajasthan, arranged transfer of several injured from the Kota crash to AIIMS Bhopal after the accident on October 17. In the separate incident on October 18, a truck lost control and struck devotees near the Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior, causing extensive damage to the temple entrance and multiple casualties; over a dozen people died and several others were injured, officials said.
Two critically injured patients from the Gwalior incident were airlifted to AIIMS Bhopal on Tuesday evening for advanced care. At the hospital, CM Yadav, accompanied by state BJP chief Hemant Khandelwal, interacted with injured patients and their relatives and enquired about their treatment and recovery, according to official statements.
Numbers, condition and discharge updates
- 14 residents from five villages in the Multai area of Betul district were receiving treatment at AIIMS Bhopal after the Kota road accident.
- Two of the Betul residents had been discharged earlier, and two more were scheduled for discharge on Wednesday, the party office said in a post on X.
- From the Gwalior crash, at least two critically injured were airlifted to the capital for specialised treatment.
| Incident | Date | Known MP patients at AIIMS Bhopal |
|---|---|---|
| Kota road accident (Rajasthan) | 17 October | 14 residents of Multai, Betul (several discharged) |
| Gwalior Sheetla Mata Temple crash | 18 October | At least 2 critically injured airlifted to AIIMS Bhopal |
"14 residents from five villages in the Multai area were undergoing treatment at AIIMS Bhopal... It is a relief that two of them were discharged," Hemant Khandelwal said in a post on X.
Assurances and next steps
Officials said the Chief Minister assured injured persons and their families that they would receive the highest standard of care at AIIMS and that the government would provide all possible assistance. Hospital sources confirmed the state government has been coordinating logistics and treatment plans for those transferred to Bhopal.
The state BJP chief's update underlined steps taken to track and expedite recovery of the injured from Betul. Authorities at AIIMS Bhopal continue clinical management, and relatives are being kept informed of prognosis and discharge schedules, hospital officials said.
Local impact and administrative response
Both incidents have had a strong local impact: the Kota crash involved a number of residents from Betul district, prompting the state to arrange their transfer to a higher-care facility in Bhopal; the Gwalior temple accident has shaken the local community and triggered an emergency response, including airlifting of critically injured.
District and state agencies remain engaged in patient care, investigation and support to affected families. Authorities also said they would continue to coordinate with neighbouring Rajasthan and the Gwalior administration as required to ensure follow-up medical care and any related assistance measures.
The Chief Minister's visit to AIIMS and the accompanying assurances reflect the state government's active involvement in management of mass‑casualty incidents involving Madhya Pradesh residents, particularly during the ongoing festival season when travel and gatherings increase.
Further details on individual medical conditions and the total number of casualties in the two accidents have been provided by the respective districts and police departments; officials said they will release additional updates as the situation evolves.
