13 dead, several injured as truck collides with trailer in Chhattisgarh

Raipur Superintendent of Police, Lal Ummed Singh, said the accident happened when the truck was returning from an event

Updated on: May 12, 2025, 10:32:25 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Thirteen people, all women and children, were killed while 11 others got injured in a collision between two trucks in the outskirts of Chattisgarh’s Raipur district, police said.

Several others were injured and were quickly taken to Dr B.R. Ambedkar Memorial Hospital in Raipur for treatment. (Representative image) (ANI)

Police said that the incident took place at around 1am near Saragaon on Raipur-Balodabazar road in Raipur district.

Police officials said a family from Chataud village had gone to Bansari village to attend a family function.

“Around 50 people were travelling in a loaded truck and returning from a function. On their way back, the truck they were travelling in, collided with a trailer near Saragaon under the Kharora police station area,” said suprintendent of police (SP), Raipur, Lal Ummed Singh.

The SP further said that the impact was immense and most of passengers died on spot.

A police team was sent to the spot and the injured were taken to Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Hospital, Raipur.

Raipur district collector Gaurav Singh said district administration officials also reached the spot.

“Thirteen people died and 11 people were injured in the accident. We have brought the injured to the hospital and all possible support will be provided to them,” said Singh.

Police have registered a case and a probe is underway, the SP said.

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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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