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Six injured in Chhattisgarh road crash; minister emerges unscathed
✍️ ThePrint
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 04:37 AM
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A road accident in Chhattisgarh left six people injured while a travelling minister escaped injury.
A road accident on a Chhattisgarh highway resulted in six people being taken to hospital with injuries. The incident occurred while a senior minister was travelling in a separate vehicle within the same convoy, but the minister was not harmed.
Emergency responders reached the scene promptly and provided first aid before transporting the injured to the nearest medical facilities. Local police have cordoned off the accident site and are conducting an initial investigation to determine the cause of the crash.
Authorities have confirmed that the minister is in good health and will continue with scheduled duties. The police have urged witnesses to come forward with any information that could aid the inquiry.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about road safety in the state, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and better emergency response mechanisms.
Emergency responders reached the scene promptly and provided first aid before transporting the injured to the nearest medical facilities. Local police have cordoned off the accident site and are conducting an initial investigation to determine the cause of the crash.
Authorities have confirmed that the minister is in good health and will continue with scheduled duties. The police have urged witnesses to come forward with any information that could aid the inquiry.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about road safety in the state, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and better emergency response mechanisms.