Five women and three children lost their lives, while 23 individuals sustained injuries in a tragic accident in Chhattisgarh’s Bemetara district, according to authorities on Monday.
The incident occurred late Sunday night near Kathia village as they were returning from a family gathering.
The victims, residents of Patharra village, had attended a function in Tiraiyya village prior to the collision between their goods vehicle and a parked mini truck. Among the deceased were Bhuri Nishad (50), Neera Sahu (55), Geeta Sahu (60), Agniya Sahu (60), Khushbu Sahu (39), Madhu Sahu (5), Rikesh Nishad (6), and Twinkle Nishad (6). The injured were promptly taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.