Four killed, two injured as car falls off culvert in Chhattisgarh’s Kabirdham

Four people were killed and two others injured after a car plunged off a culvert in Chhattisgarh’s Kabirdham district late Sunday night, police said.

Published on: May 4, 2026, 16:27:13 IST

By Ritesh Mishra, Raipur

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Four people were killed and two others injured after a car plunged off a culvert in Chhattisgarh’s Kabirdham district late Sunday night, police said.

Four killed, two injured after car plunged 40–50 feet off a culvert in Kabirdham district, Chhattisgarh; victims were travelling from Raipur to attend a wedding.

The accident took place near Gadai village in the Pandariya area. Police said that all the victims were from the Birgaon area of Raipur and were travelling to Pandariya to attend a marriage ceremony.

According to police officers, the four-wheeler veered off the road at a sharp turn and fell nearly 40–50 feet from the culvert into a riverbed below.

“The impact left the vehicle completely mangled,” officers said.

The deceased were identified as Armaan Ali (20), Mohammad Saif (19), Anas Ali (21), and Konain (19), police said.

Two others, aged 19 and 21, sustained injuries and were initially taken to a nearby hospital and later shifted to separate medical facilities in Raipur for further treatment.

A case has been registered, and further investigation into the incident is underway, officers added.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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