A scary bus accident was reported in the Kumhari area in Chhattisgarh’s Durg district. It was carrying more than 30 passengers of a private firm on Tuesday. Unfortunately, the vehicle drifted on the road, overturned, and fell into a huge mine pit. The horrifying bus incident in Chhattisgarh injured and killed many lives yesterday.
About 12 Employees Died In The Chhattisgarh Bus Accident Last Evening
Taking to the X platform, Goldy Srivastav (@GoldySrivastav) shared pictures of this incident.
#Chhattisgarh #छत्तीसगढ़: #दुर्ग मे खदान में #बस गिरने से दो #महिलाओं समेत 14 की #मौत
40 लोगों से भरी बस,#मृतकों के #परिजनों को 10-10 लाख रुपए #मुआवजा की घोषणा@ChhattisgarhCMO #BusAccident#ChhattisgarhBusAccident @DPRChhattisgarh #BusAccident pic.twitter.com/pgIJaZLqBX
— Goldy Srivastav (@GoldySrivastav) April 10, 2024
A few videos of the accident are making rounds on social media and these show that the accident happened on April 9. Officials stated that it was about 8:30 PM when the bus fell into a ‘murum’ soil mine pit, according to a report by News18. Durg Superintendent of Police, Jitendra Shukla, said the workers in that bus were from a private company named Kediya Distillery company. They were going back home after a day of work at the firm.
The bus glided, skidded, and later plunged into a soil mine pit with a depth of about 40 feet. Among the 30 employees travelling on that bus on Tuesday evening, about 12 lost their lives unfortunately. Around 14 people suffered injuries. Following the accident, police officials rushed to the spot to conduct a rescue operation and save everyone trapped. The State Disaster Response Force also rushed to the spot. Some locals came ahead to help them as well.
Here’s a picture of the accident spot shared by Alone Wolf (@waqas_a6).
Breaking News :
A horrific road accident in Durg, Chhattisgarh, At least 15 killed, dozens injured in Durg, #Chhattisgarh, when a bus fell into a mine. My Prayers🙏#BusAccident pic.twitter.com/Qz2Y7X2lMD
— Alone Wolf (@waqas_a6) April 10, 2024
12 of the injured employees were rushed to AIIMS in Raipur and the other two employees were admitted to a private hospital, according to a report by Hindustan Times. Right now, they are in a stable health condition. Vijay Sharma, the Deputy Chief Minister Of Chhattisgarh visited AIIMS as well.
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Prime Minister & President Offered Condolences
छत्तीसगढ़ के दुर्ग में हुआ बस हादसा अत्यंत दुखद है। इसमें जिन्होंने अपने प्रियजनों को खोया है, उनके प्रति मेरी संवेदनाएं। इसके साथ ही मैं घायलों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूं। राज्य सरकार की निगरानी में स्थानीय प्रशासन पीड़ितों की हरसंभव मदद में जुटा है।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 9, 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu mourned the unfortunate accident in Chhattisgarh and the death of the employees. They shared condolences on social media.
छत्तीसगढ़ के दुर्ग जिले में एक बस के दुर्घटनाग्रस्त होने से अनेक लोगों के हताहत होने का समाचार बहुत दुखद है। सभी शोक संतप्त परिवारों के प्रति मेरी गहन संवेदनाएं! मैं घायल हुए लोगों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करती हूँ।
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) April 9, 2024
The exact cause leading to the bus accident is not known yet. An investigation has been initiated to find the cause behind it.
RAJAN RAI (@merajanrai) shared images of the officials on the spot for the probe.
There was a bus accident in Kumhari Chhattisgarh, many dead. Officials on site for investigation.#Busaccident#ChhattishgarhNews#KumhariBusAccident pic.twitter.com/urpIxaduKL
— RAJAN RAI (@merajanrai) April 10, 2024
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The private firm is offering compensation to all the victims of the incident. Additionally, they will receive compensation from the administration as well.
Sending our deepest condolences to the family of the departed ones.
Cover Image Courtesy: X/ Alone Wolf (@waqas_a6)
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