SUV collides with truck in Chhattisgarh’s Rajnandgaon, 10 of a family killed

The victims, belonging to Durg district, were returning from Maa Bamleshwari temple in Dongargarh town after offering prayers on the occasion of Navratri, police said.

Updated on: Oct 14, 2018, 12:53:52 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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Ten people of a family were killed while four others were injured when an SUV collided with a moving truck in Chhattisgarh’s Rajnandgaon district in the wee hours of Sunday, police said.

An SUV collided with a moving truck in Chhattisgarh’s Rajnandgaon district in the wee hours of Sunday, police said. (ANI/Twitter)

The accident took place on the Nagpur–Raipur highway near Somani village of Rajnandgaon district.

The victims, belonging to Durg district, were returning from Maa Bamleshwari temple in Dongargarh town after offering prayers on the occasion of Navratri, said Kamalochan Kashyap, superintendent of police (SP), Rajnandgaon.

According to the police, the SUV seemed to have been overtaking another vehicle when the accident took place. The truck driver fled the spot, they added.

“Police rushed to the accident site but nine of them died on the spot, while one succumbed to injuries in the hospital,” said the SP.

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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