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Three youths died on the spot after their car rammed into a tractor-trolley in Bhopal on late Tuesday night. The incident took place in the Nipania area under Eintkhedi police station limits. One more youth sustained critical injuries and is undergoing treatment. Victims identified, were heading out for tea Police said the four friends had left their village around 11:30 PM to have tea when the accident occurred. The deceased have been identified as: The injured, Gabbar, remains in serious condition. Harsh’s father, Gulab Mehar, is a local government official, while his mother is the elected head of the village council. The four friends were badly trapped in the car- See pictures Impact so severe, car had to be cut open The collision with the fodder-laden tractor-trolley was so intense that the car was completely crushed. Rescue teams had to cut open the vehicle to pull out the bodies and rescue the injured youth. One headlight on tractor, visibility issue suspected Preliminary investigation suggests that only one headlight of the tractor was working, which may have caused poor visibility and led to the crash. Police begin probe, bodies sent for postmortem Police have registered a case and started an investigation. The bodies have been sent for postmortem examination. Officials are also examining the tractor’s condition and possible negligence. Crime angle under scrutiny While it appears to be a road accident, police are also probing whether negligence, vehicle condition, or violation of safety norms contributed to the incident.