Pickup Vehicle Overturns In Chhattisgarh's Kawardha, Leaves 17 Dead

On Monday, a pickup vehicle overturned in Chhattisgarh's Kawardha area, claiming the lives of at least 15 people. A group of 25-30 individuals from the Baiga tribal community were returning in the pickup truck after gathering traditional tendu leaves when the vehicle plunged into a 20 feet deep ditch near the Bahpani area.

Chhattisgarh | 15 people died after a pick-up vehicle overturned near the Kawardha area. Eight people have been injured & shifted to the hospital for treatment: Abhishek Pallav, Kawardha SP

— ANI (@ANI) May 20, 2024

Rescuers hurried the injured to the nearby district hospital for further medical attention. All individuals are reported to be residents of Kui.

Deputy CM Expressed His Grief On The Kawardha Incident

Following the accident, Deputy CM Vijay Sharma conveyed condolences to the injured individuals via a Twitter post. He expressed sympathy for the families who lost their loved ones in the incident and extended wishes for the speedy recovery of all injured persons. Additionally, he mentioned that the local administration, under the state government's supervision, is actively assisting the victims and their families.

कवर्धा में मजदूरों से भरी पिकअप वाहन पलटने से 15 लोगों के निधन की खबर अत्यंत पीड़ादायक है। मेरी शोक-संवेदनाएं उन सभी परिवारों के साथ हैं, जिन्होंने इस दुर्घटना में अपनों को खोया है।

इसके साथ ही मैं सभी घायलों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूं।

राज्य सरकार की देखरेख में…

— Vijay sharma (मोदी का परिवार) (@vijaysharmacg) May 20, 2024

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