Accident in Chhattisgarh: 13 dies, including women & an infant
The incident also left 14 others injured, two of whom are reported to be in critical condition.
KATHMANDU: At least 13 people, including nine women and an infant, lost their lives in a devastating road accident near Raipur in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh.
The incident also left 14 others injured, two of whom are reported to be in critical condition.
According to local police, the victims were returning from a family function when the vehicle they were traveling in collided head-on with a truck.
The impact of the crash was severe, prompting emergency responders to rush the injured to a nearby hospital, where they are currently undergoing treatment.
Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel expressed deep sorrow over the incident and highlighted the alarming rise in road accidents across the state in recent years.
He urged the state government to implement urgent and effective measures to reduce such tragedies and protect human lives.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, and further details are awaited.
