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Four national-level hockey players killed in car accident in Madhya Pradesh

The players were reportedly travelling from Itarsi in Madhya Pradesh to Hoshangabad and were set to feature in the Dhyanchand hockey tournament.

Four national-level hockey players killed in car accident in Madhya Pradesh

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In a recent turn of events, as many as four national-level hockey died while three other players critically injured in an accident early on Monday morning in the Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh.

The local police have confirmed that Shehnawaz Khan, Adarsh Hardua, Ashish Lal and Aniket died when their car crashed into a tear near Raisalpur village on a national highway.

The players were reportedly travelling from Itarsi in Madhya Pradesh to Hoshangabad and were set to feature in the Dhyanchand hockey tournament.

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Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath took to Twitter to condole the demise of the hockey players and wished for a speedy recovery of those who were injured.

“The news of the accident of hockey players near Raisalpur village is saddening. I express grief towards the families of the deceased. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.

“We will provide all possible help for the treatment of the injured players,” the tweet added.

 

 

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