RAIPUR: At least 13 persons, mostly women and children, were killed and over a dozen severely injured in a devastating road accident on the outskirts of Chhattisgarh capital late on Sunday. The deceased include nine women and a six-month-old infant and 14 were injured. The collision occurred near Saragaon on the Raipur–Baloda Bazar highway near Kharora region in Raipur district.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended concerns on the demise of 13 people in road accident, "Deeply saddened by the loss of lives due to a road accident in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon."
He announced, “ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs 50,000.”
Earlier in the day, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai expressed deep sorrow on the deaths and announced a relief compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the kin of deceased and Rs 50,000 for each injured individual.
The accident took place when a goods vehicle carrying dozens of passengers collided with another vehicle, leaving multiple casualties on the spot.
There was mayhem at the site as there were bodies scattered all over the road, many were in pieces while injured cried for help.
The injured people were rushed to BR Ambedkar hospital in Raipur for treatment.
In a statement, Chief Minister Sai extended condolence to the families of the deceased and assured the injured of full medical support. "The news of the devastating road accident is extremely distressing. I pray for peace to the departed souls and a speedy recovery for the injured," the Chief Minister said.
CM Sai said that the state government stands firmly with the affected families during this time of tragedy. He has instructed district officials to ensure proper medical care for the injured and directed the administration to monitor relief and rescue operations closely and continuously.
Chief Minister also urged officials to carry out all necessary steps promptly to support victims and their families. Emergency medical teams have been deployed, and hospitals are on high alert to handle the situation.
Raipur SSP Lal Umed Singh said the vehicle loaded with 50 people, was returning from Chataud village from a “Chhathi” ceremony (a traditional postnatal ritual) held at Bana Banarsi village. They were traveling in a Swaraj Mazda goods vehicle (registration CG 04 MQ 1259), when a speeding trailer truck (JH-05 DP-7584) coming from the opposite direction rammed into them head-on near Saragaon.
The impact was so powerful that multiple passengers died on the spot, and bodies were left mangled and scattered across the road. Most of the deceased were women and children. Witnesses described a grisly scene, with one elderly woman’s body severed into two, highlighting the sheer violence of the crash.
The vehicle was reportedly carrying the same family and their relatives returning after attending the baby’s naming and purification ceremony.
Upon receiving word of the incident, local police and administrative officers rushed to the scene and launched rescue and relief operations. The injured were first taken to Kharora Community Health Center and then referred to Raipur Medical College due to the severity of their injuries. Many victims remain in critical condition, and officials warn that the death toll could rise.
Police have begun an investigation into the incident and are questioning the driver of the trailer, who is suspected of speeding and possible negligence. Forensic teams have also been dispatched to the scene for further analysis.
Raipur district collector Gaurav Singh said that it was an extremely unfortunate incident, and expressing deep sorrow over the tragedy, he assured all possible support to the families of the deceased and injured.
Local political representatives and public officials visited the site and hospitals, calling the incident heart-breaking and unacceptable.
Demands have been made for road safety audits and stricter traffic enforcement on the accident-prone Raipur–Baloda Bazar stretch.
As grieving families await the final rites of their loved ones, the state reels from one of its deadliest road accidents in recent years.
Former chief minister and Congress leader Baghel raised concern over increasing road accidents in Chhattisgarh and asked the BJP-led government to come up with some solutions to prevent road accidents.
"I have got to know that 23 people have died in road accidents in last two days. I express my condolences. Road accidents have become a serious issue. I urge the government to give appropriate compensation to the affected families and take measures to avert such accidents in future,” Baghel said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended concerns on the demise of 13 people in road accident, "Deeply saddened by the loss of lives due to a road accident in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon."
He announced, “ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs 50,000.”
Earlier in the day, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai expressed deep sorrow on the deaths and announced a relief compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the kin of deceased and Rs 50,000 for each injured individual.
The accident took place when a goods vehicle carrying dozens of passengers collided with another vehicle, leaving multiple casualties on the spot.
There was mayhem at the site as there were bodies scattered all over the road, many were in pieces while injured cried for help.
The injured people were rushed to BR Ambedkar hospital in Raipur for treatment.
In a statement, Chief Minister Sai extended condolence to the families of the deceased and assured the injured of full medical support. "The news of the devastating road accident is extremely distressing. I pray for peace to the departed souls and a speedy recovery for the injured," the Chief Minister said.
CM Sai said that the state government stands firmly with the affected families during this time of tragedy. He has instructed district officials to ensure proper medical care for the injured and directed the administration to monitor relief and rescue operations closely and continuously.
Chief Minister also urged officials to carry out all necessary steps promptly to support victims and their families. Emergency medical teams have been deployed, and hospitals are on high alert to handle the situation.
Raipur SSP Lal Umed Singh said the vehicle loaded with 50 people, was returning from Chataud village from a “Chhathi” ceremony (a traditional postnatal ritual) held at Bana Banarsi village. They were traveling in a Swaraj Mazda goods vehicle (registration CG 04 MQ 1259), when a speeding trailer truck (JH-05 DP-7584) coming from the opposite direction rammed into them head-on near Saragaon.
The impact was so powerful that multiple passengers died on the spot, and bodies were left mangled and scattered across the road. Most of the deceased were women and children. Witnesses described a grisly scene, with one elderly woman’s body severed into two, highlighting the sheer violence of the crash.
The vehicle was reportedly carrying the same family and their relatives returning after attending the baby’s naming and purification ceremony.
Upon receiving word of the incident, local police and administrative officers rushed to the scene and launched rescue and relief operations. The injured were first taken to Kharora Community Health Center and then referred to Raipur Medical College due to the severity of their injuries. Many victims remain in critical condition, and officials warn that the death toll could rise.
Police have begun an investigation into the incident and are questioning the driver of the trailer, who is suspected of speeding and possible negligence. Forensic teams have also been dispatched to the scene for further analysis.
Raipur district collector Gaurav Singh said that it was an extremely unfortunate incident, and expressing deep sorrow over the tragedy, he assured all possible support to the families of the deceased and injured.
Local political representatives and public officials visited the site and hospitals, calling the incident heart-breaking and unacceptable.
Demands have been made for road safety audits and stricter traffic enforcement on the accident-prone Raipur–Baloda Bazar stretch.
As grieving families await the final rites of their loved ones, the state reels from one of its deadliest road accidents in recent years.
Former chief minister and Congress leader Baghel raised concern over increasing road accidents in Chhattisgarh and asked the BJP-led government to come up with some solutions to prevent road accidents.
"I have got to know that 23 people have died in road accidents in last two days. I express my condolences. Road accidents have become a serious issue. I urge the government to give appropriate compensation to the affected families and take measures to avert such accidents in future,” Baghel said.
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