13 Dead, Several Injured in Truck-Trailer Collision in Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh: At least 13 people lost their lives in a road accident, including nine women, two girls, one boy, and a six-month-old infant, after a truck collided with a trailer in Chhattisgarh.

11 people also sustained injuries in the crash, as reported by the news agency PTI.

After getting information about the accident, a police team was sent to the spot and the injured were taken to Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Hospital, Raipur.

According to authorities, the accident occurred around 11:00-11:30 pm on Sunday.

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Police officials said a family from Chataud village had gone to Bansari village to attend a family function. While returning, the truck they were travelling in collided with a trailer near Saragaon under the Kharora police station area.

District Collector Gaurav Singh confirmed the tragic incident, stating, “Around midnight, we received the information. Immediately, the entire administrative team reached the spot and alerted nearby hospitals. Thirteen people have died, and around 11-12 others are injured. After providing them with primary medical treatment, we shifted them to Mekahara Hospital in Raipur for further care.”

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Lal Umed Singh provided further details: “Some residents of Chatod village were travelling in a Swaraj Mazda to attend a Chhathi ceremony in Bano village. While returning late at night, the vehicle met with a tragic accident near Bangoli village.”

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BJP MLA Anuj Sharma expressed deep sorrow over the incident. “This is a heartbreaking tragedy. A collision between a trailer and a Mazda vehicle in Bangoli has resulted in the death of many and injured several others. We are coordinating with the administration to ensure proper treatment and support to the victims’ families.”

The injured were initially taken to the Community Health Center in Kharora and later referred to Raipur Medical College (Mekahara) for advanced medical attention.

The Administration has launched an investigation into the cause of the accident. Preliminary reports suggest that the collision occurred due to high speed and possible driver negligence.

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