Chhattisgarh witnessed a devastating highway mishap near Simga on the Raipur-Bilaspur National Highway, where a Bilaspur-bound RBS bus was rear-ended by a reckless truck, leading to five deaths and 30 injuries. The Friday morning crash at 11 AM near Darchura saw the bus slow for passengers, only for the overtaking truck to plow into it at breakneck speed.
The wreckage was gruesome: bus parts flew everywhere, and four lives were lost instantly—one elderly man, three women, including a young mother. A second fatality occurred in the hospital, with a two-year-old among the confirmed dead, amplifying the sorrow.
Quick response from emergency services ferried the injured to Simga CHC, with critical cases referred to Raipur hospitals. Names of the deceased: Dashrath Sahu (80), Triveni Sahu (62), Radhika Nirmalkar (24), Khushi Sahu (2), and an 18-year-old female.
Investigators blame the truck driver’s high velocity and inattention, though fog, road conditions, or mechanical faults remain under scrutiny. Police have detained the driver and launched a detailed inquiry.
This tragedy reignites debates on highway safety in India, where overcrowded roads and lax enforcement breed disasters. Families grieve as officials pledge enhanced patrols and safety audits to safeguard commuters.