Tragic Truck Collision Claims Six Lives in Chhattisgarh
A truck crash in Balod, Chhattisgarh, resulted in six fatalities and 11 injuries, prompting a swift rescue operation amid heavy rain.
Balod, September 25 (Daily Kiran) : A devastating road accident occurred in Balod district, Chhattisgarh, on September 25, claiming the lives of six individuals and leaving 11 others injured. The incident took place around noon on National Highway-30 at the Marakatola Ghat area.
According to police reports, a 16-wheeler truck loaded with wheat collided with a stationary mini-truck. The mini-truck was carrying members of a ‘Dhumal’ music troupe traveling from Kawardha to Jagdalpur. The vehicle had broken down and was parked on the roadside while some passengers had gone to find a mechanic. Suddenly, the truck, en route from Raipur to Jagdalpur, struck the stationary vehicle with such force that it was pushed approximately 50 meters before overturning.
Witnesses described the scene as horrific, with bodies of the deceased and injured trapped under the bags of wheat. Emergency rescue operations commenced immediately, with teams from two police stations working alongside local residents to remove the wheat bags and debris to free the victims.
The injured were transported to Dhamtari District Hospital for treatment. According to Chandrakant Govarna, the additional superintendent of police in Balod, two individuals died at the scene, while four others succumbed to their injuries during treatment. Among the 11 injured, seven are in critical condition and have been referred to Raipur for advanced care.
All the deceased were reported to be residents of Kawardha. The truck driver fled the scene, and authorities are currently searching for him.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai expressed profound sorrow over the tragic incident. In a Facebook post, he stated, “The news of several untimely deaths in the horrific road accident at Marakatola Ghat in Balod district is extremely distressing. My heartfelt condolences go out to the grieving families who have lost their loved ones. I pray for the peace of the departed souls and the swift recovery of the injured. I have directed officials to ensure proper medical treatment for the injured. The Chhattisgarh government stands with the affected families during this difficult time.”
