Mungeli District: A major accident has occurred on the Raipur-Bilaspur Highway, resulting in the tragic death of three individuals, while four others sustained serious injuries. Reports indicate that a high-speed Bolero's tire burst, causing the vehicle to lose control and overturn. The impact of the accident left the vehicle severely damaged, with three of the seven passengers dying on the spot.

According to initial information, this horrific accident took place in the Sargaon police jurisdiction of Mungeli District. The victims, reportedly from Hirmi in Balodabazar, were traveling to Bilaspur early this morning when the Bolero’s tire burst near Kirna village on the Raipur-Bilaspur National Highway. This caused the vehicle to swerve uncontrollably across the road, overturning multiple times before coming to a stop.

Emergency responders transported the four injured passengers to the Sargaon Community Health Center with assistance from local police. Preliminary investigations have revealed that the deceased are residents of Balodabazar, and efforts are underway to confirm their identities.