A devastating road accident in Chhattisgarh's Bemetara district has left a community in mourning as five women and three children lost their lives, while 23 others sustained injuries.
The incident occurred late Sunday night near Kathia village when a goods vehicle, carrying the victims who were returning from a family function, collided with a truck.
According to a senior police official, the collision resulted in the loss of eight lives, including Bhuri Nishad (50), Neera Sahu (55), Geeta Sahu (60), Agniya Sahu (60), Khushbu Sahu (39), Madhu Sahu (5), Rikesh Nishad (6), and Twinkle Nishad (6).
The injured individuals were promptly rushed to nearby hospitals for medical treatment.
Among them, four critically injured persons were transferred to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Raipur to receive specialized care, as confirmed by the police.
Further details are awaited.
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