Raipur Tragedy: Celebration Turns into Mourning After Deadly Road Collision Kills 13

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Raipur: In a tragic turn of events in Chhattisgarh’s Raipur district, 13 people lost their lives and 14 others sustained serious injuries after a horrific collision between a truck and a trailer late Sunday night. The victims, mostly villagers from Chataud, were returning home after attending a local event in a neighboring village when the fatal crash occurred.

Confirming the incident, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Lal Umed Singh said, “Some people from the village Chataud had gone to a different village to attend a function… They were returning to their place when their vehicle collided with a truck. Many people got injured in the incident. A total of 13 people died and 14 people got injured in the incident…”

Emergency services rushed to the scene following distress calls from locals. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment, with several reportedly in critical condition. Authorities suspect poor visibility and possible driver fatigue as contributing factors behind the crash.

The state government has expressed deep sorrow over the incident. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has assured all possible assistance to the victims’ families and has asked the district administration to ensure the injured receive the best medical care.

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