Archive · 3 Oct 2026
Two Brothers Die in Maihar Divider Crash Returning From Gaya
Two brothers were travelling home from Gaya after honoring their ancestors.
Their car crashed into a road divider near Maihar around 3 a.m.
on Saturday.
Both brothers died at the scene.
The brothers were Dr Sanjay Gangele and Sudhir Gangele, a school principal.
The driver was badly hurt and taken to a hospital.
Police think the driver may have fallen asleep, but they have not confirmed what caused the crash.
Police are investigating.
The brothers’ family was told about the accident and travelled to Maihar.
Two brothers from Damoh died when their Innova hit a road divider near Pauri village in Maihar around 3 a.m. Saturday.
The victims were identified as Dr Sanjay Gangele, 59, and school principal Sudhir Gangele, 61.
They were returning from Gaya, Bihar, after performing rituals and paying tribute to their ancestors.
The driver, Raja Rakwar, was seriously injured and taken to hospital.
Police said the driver may have dozed off, but the exact cause remains under investigation.
- Who
- Brothers Dr Sanjay Gangele and Sudhir Gangele died; driver Raja Rakwar was seriously injured.
- What
- An Innova crashed into a road divider, killing the two brothers.
- When
- Around 3 a.m. Saturday; the article does not give a date.
- Where
- Near Pauri village in Maihar, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The exact cause is unknown. Police suspect the driver may have dozed off.
Preliminary theory
Confirmed findings
Possible cause of the crash
Preliminary theory
Police suspect the driver may have dozed off during the late-night journey.
Confirmed findings
The exact cause has not been established, and the crash remains under investigation.
- Victims
- Dr Sanjay Gangele, 59, and Sudhir Gangele, 61
- Driver
- Raja Rakwar; seriously injured and taken to hospital
- Crash time
- Around 3 a.m. Saturday
- Crash location
- Near Pauri village in Maihar, Madhya Pradesh
- Vehicle
- Innova, registration number MP 20 BA 5139
- Journey
- The brothers were returning from Gaya after performing rituals for their ancestors
- Investigation
- Police are investigating; dozing off is a preliminary suspicion, not a confirmed cause