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Balod Road Accident: 6 Dead, 7 Injured in Horrific Truck-Pickup Collision.
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News18•25-09-2026, 21:49
Balod Road Accident: 6 Dead, 7 Injured in Horrific Truck-Pickup Collision.
- •A tragic road accident occurred near Markatola Ghat on National Highway-30 in Balod district, Chhattisgarh.
- •Approximately 15 DJ artists from Kawardha district, traveling to Jagdalpur, were in a pickup vehicle that broke down.
- •A speeding, uncontrolled truck collided with the parked pickup, killing 6 people on the spot and seriously injuring 7 others.
- •Police rushed the injured to the hospital and sent the bodies for post-mortem; 7 injured are currently undergoing treatment, with their condition remaining serious.
- •Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai expressed sorrow, and Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma spoke to the injured, instructing doctors to provide the best possible treatment.
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A speeding and uncontrolled truck collided with a stationary pickup vehicle that had broken down on the roadside near Markatola Ghat on National Highway-30, dragging it for several meters before overturning.
Six people died in the tragic accident, including two who died on the spot and four who succumbed to their injuries while being taken to the hospital. Additionally, seven people sustained serious injuries and were admitted for treatment.
Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai expressed deep sorrow over the incident, while Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma spoke with the hospitalized victims over the phone to check on their well-being and instructed doctors to ensure they receive the best possible treatment.
