Six killed, one injured in car-truck collision in Chhattisgarh’s Rajnandgaon

The deceased were on their way to Odisha from Madhya Pradesh. The group was on a tour that began from Indore and included Ujjain: Police

Published on: Aug 15, 2025, 14:43:41 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Raipur: Six people were killed and another was injured early Friday morning after a car collided with a truck in Rajnandgaon district of Chhattisgarh, police said.

Preliminary investigation suggests that the driver might have dozed off, causing the vehicle to veer into the path of an oncoming truck. (Representative photo)

“The accident took place in the morning near Chirchari village under Baghnadi police station limits when the car jumped the road divider and entered the opposite lane,” Superintendent of Police (SP) Mohit Garg said.

The deceased — Akash Maurya (28), Govind (33), Aman Rathore (26), Nitin Yadav (34), all from Madhya Pradesh, and Sangram Kesari from Odisha — were on their way to Odisha from Madhya Pradesh. The group was on a tour that began from Indore and included Ujjain, SP Garg added.

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Preliminary investigation suggests that the driver might have dozed off, causing the vehicle to veer into the path of an oncoming truck. “Five occupants in the car died on the spot and another succumbed during treatment at a nearby hospital. The driver, who suffered serious injuries, is undergoing treatment at the district medical college hospital,” an officer said.

Further investigation is underway, the officer 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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