Raipur: A major road accident occurred on the Raipur-Bilaspur National Highway-130 in Chhattisgarh on Monday morning. A speeding passenger bus collided with a truck parked on the roadside near Darchura in the Balodabazar district. Three passengers died in the accident, and approximately 10 others are reported to be injured. The number of injured may rise. The incident took place within the jurisdiction of the Simga police station.
According to reports, a ‘Royal Travels’ bus (CG 04 NM 0859) was traveling from Ambikapur to Raipur on Monday morning, carrying passengers. There were about 22 passengers on board, most of whom were asleep at the time. Around 5:30 AM, near Darchura, the bus rammed into a parked truck. The impact was so severe that the front portion of the bus was extensively damaged. Three passengers died on the spot, while several others sustained serious injuries.
Upon receiving information about the incident, ‘Dial 112’ services and a team from the Simga police arrived at the scene. Passengers trapped inside the bus were rescued and sent to the Simga Community Health Centre (CHC) for medical treatment, where they are currently undergoing care. The bodies of the deceased have been sent for post-mortem examinations following the completion of formal inquest procedures.
The identities of the deceased have not yet been established. The police have initiated the process of removing the damaged vehicles from the road to ensure that traffic flow remains unaffected. An investigation into the cause of the accident is underway. The police are examining whether the driver might have fallen asleep at the wheel, leading to the crash. Additionally, they are investigating whether the parked truck was equipped with reflectors.
