A severe road accident occurred in the Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur district of Chhattisgarh when a passenger bus traveling from Manendragarh to Kelhari went out of control and collided with a tree by the roadside. The tragic incident claimed the lives of six people, while injuring around 40 others. Chaos erupted at the spot immediately after the crash, with locals rushing forward to aid the victims. Women and young children were also traveling inside the vehicle. Residents quickly stepped in to assist the injured and promptly transported them to hospitals for medical care. The impact of the collision was so violent that the bus was completely wrecked.
Twenty Passengers Sustain Serious Injuries
Providing details about the incident, district SP Ratna Singh stated that the accident took place during the afternoon near the Semarmathani turn. A total of 46 people were aboard the bus at the time of the mishap. The fatal crash resulted in the deaths of six individuals, including four women, while roughly 20 people, including the driver, suffered serious injuries. An additional 20 passengers sustained minor injuries.
Victims Receive Treatment At Local Hospital
Manendragarh Hospital Superintendent Dr. Swapnil Tiwari informed that 32 of the injured individuals are currently receiving treatment at the Manendragarh facility. Women and children are among those undergoing medical care. Meanwhile, passengers with critical injuries are being transferred to other hospitals for advanced medical treatment to ensure they receive proper specialized care.
Driver Loses Control Near Turn
The bus was en route from Manendragarh toward Kelhari. As it approached the Semarmathani turn, the driver failed to maintain control over the vehicle, causing it to crash directly into a roadside tree. The collision was powerful enough to completely destroy the structure of the bus. The driver of the bus is also reported to be in critical condition following the crash.
