Around 23 people, including students, parents and police personnel, sustained injuries after a police van carrying them from Dewas to Bhopal fell into a gorge near Dewas-Bhopal Road, close to Pushpgiri under Sonkatch police station limits on Wednesday.
The vehicle was taking some of the accused of Pre-Medical Test (PMT) scam from Khargone when its tyre bursts causing the mishap.
The injured, including women, were rushed to the Civil Hospital in Sonkatch.
Soon after the accident, the police personnel and other injured were rushed to the hospital, where their condition is reportedly out of danger.
The incident occurred at around 4.30 pm on Wednesday. Around 13 students were detained who allegedly cleared the PMT entrance examinations through unfair means.
According to Sonkatch police the police van bearing registration number MP03 A0 188 was carrying 13 students who were detained in connection with the PMT examination scam. Along with 13 students, 13 police personnel and two family members of the students were also in the van.
The driver has also sustained injuries in the accident and is undergoing treatment. His condition is reportedly stable.