A tragic road accident on the Raipur-Bilaspur National Highway in Chhattisgarh claimed five lives and left over 30 people injured on Friday. The collision occurred near Simga when a passenger bus from RBS company, heading from Bilaspur to Raipur, slowed down to pick up passengers near Darchura. A speeding truck driver from behind failed to brake in time, ramming into the bus with devastating force.
The impact was so severe that the bus was mangled, scattering debris across the highway. Four passengers died on the spot, including three women and one man, while another woman succumbed to her injuries during treatment. Among the victims was a two-year-old girl, highlighting the heartbreaking toll on families.
Eyewitnesses described a scene of chaos as rescuers rushed to extricate the wounded. The injured were first taken to the nearby Community Health Center in Simga for emergency care. Those in critical condition were airlifted or transported to major hospitals in Raipur for advanced treatment.
The deceased have been identified as Dashrath Sahu (80) and Triveni Sahu (62) from Bemetara, Radhika Nirmalkar (24) from Beter, Khushi Sahu (2), and an 18-year-old woman. Police attribute the crash to the truck driver’s reckless speeding and negligence, though a full investigation is underway to ascertain exact causes.
This incident underscores the persistent dangers on India’s national highways, where high speeds and poor adherence to rules continue to claim lives. Authorities have promised stricter enforcement, but for the bereaved families, it’s a loss that no measures can undo.