Police Bus Collision Leaves 15 Injured in Chhattisgarh

A private bus carrying 20 police personnel hit a truck in Chhattisgarh's Dhamtari district, injuring 15 officers. The bus was on its way back to Sukma from a training session in Raipur when the driver lost control, leading to a rear-end collision. Some injured officers have been discharged.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Dhamtari | Updated: 16-10-2024 20:15 IST | Created: 16-10-2024 20:15 IST
Police Bus Collision Leaves 15 Injured in Chhattisgarh
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A private bus carrying police personnel collided with a truck in Chhattisgarh's Dhamtari district, injuring at least 15 officers. The incident occurred as the personnel were returning to Sukma after completing a training program in Raipur, according to officials.

The crash took place near Sambalpur village on the Raipur-Jagdalpur national highway, when the bus driver lost control while attempting to overtake a truck. The rear-end collision resulted in injuries to several police officers.

Authorities reported that 20 police personnel, including some women, were on board at the time of the accident. The injured were transported to Dhamtari district hospital, with some already discharged. An investigation into the incident is underway.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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