New Delhi, Nov. 14 -- Five people have been killed in a tragic accident in Ratlam district of Madhya Pradesh after a speeding car lost control, smashed through the barrier of an eight-lane motorway, and plummeted into a ditch on Friday morning.

The fatal crash took place on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, within the jurisdiction of the Rawti police station, approximately 30 kilometres from the district headquarters, Superintendent of Police Amit Kumar told PTI.

"The car was heading towards Mumbai from Delhi. The vehicle broke the expressway barrier after the driver lost control and plunged into a ditch," Kumar said.

The official indicated that the vehicle was travelling at excessive speed. It completely demolished the sturdy aluminium saf...