Chhattisgarh: 4 killed as CRPF vehicle collides with car in Dhamtari

A tragic road accident in Chhattisgarh's Dhamtari district claimed the lives of four individuals, including three CRPF personnel and a car driver. One person was also injured. The CRPF personnel were en route from Jagdalpur to Raipur.

At least four people, including three CRPF personnel and a car driver, were killed in a road accident near Bypass Khapri in Chhattisgarh's Dhamtari district on Saturday.

According to officials, the CRPF personnel were travelling from Jagdalpur to Raipur when their vehicle collided with a car on Khapri road.

Four Dead, One Injured

Civil Surgeon Abhishek Tonder said that two died on the spot, two on the way to the hospital, and one injured person is under treatment.

"We got information that CRPF jawans were going from Jagdalpur to Raipur. On Khapri road near Dhamtari, their vehicle collided with a car. Two people died on the spot, and two died on the way to the hospital. A total of four people died. One person is injured and is currently being treated in the hospital," Tonder said to the reporters.

Police Launch Probe

The impact of the crash caused chaos at the scene, with local police and rescue teams rushing to carry out relief operations.

Police have launched an investigation into the incident to ascertain the cause of the crash. Further details are awaited. (ANI)

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