Bastar: The toll in the accident in the Koleng-Chandameta area of the district on Saturday mounted to six including five women and five injured have been referred to Raipur for better treatment while 38 others are undergoing treatment at the Dimrapal Hospital of Bastar.
Soon after the accident on Saturday that killed four people on the spot, 45 injured were referred to the Medical College Hospital in Raipur but two died on the way. The deceased hailed from Chandameta.
Expressing grief over the tragedy, Chief Minister Vishu Deo Sai wrote in Hindi on X, "The news of the death of 4 villagers and injury of 29 people due to the overturning of a mini truck between Chandameta and Koleng in Bastar district is heart-wrenching. Instructions have been given to the district administration to make arrangements for better treatment of the injured. Such incidents disturb the mind, I request all of you to follow traffic rules and travel safely on the roads. Life is precious. I pray to God for peace to the departed souls, speedy recovery of the injured and to provide strength to the bereaved families".
बस्तर जिले में चांदामेटा से कोलेंग के बीच मिनी ट्रक के पलटने से 4 ग्रामीणों के निधन और 29 लोगों के घायल होने की खबर हृदय विदारक है।
— Vishnu Deo Sai (@vishnudsai) December 21, 2024
जिला प्रशासन को घायलों के बेहतर इलाज की व्यवस्था के निर्देश दिए हैं।
ऐसी घटनाएं मन को विचलित करती हैं, मेरा आप सभी से आग्रह है कि सड़कों पर…
Bastar Collector Haris S has instructed the health department officials to ensure all necessary facilities for proper treatment of the injured. The collector was touring the Koleng area at the time of the accident. After receiving information about the road accident, he rushed to the Koleng health centre and reviewed the arrangements for providing primary health care and admission of the injured.
The accident took place when a mini cargo with about 45 people turned turtle near Chandameta village under the Darbha Police Station area. After receiving information, CRPF personnel reached the spot and started rescue operations.
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