Surajpur, Chhattisgarh: A tragic road accident occurred on NH-43 in Surajpur, Chhattisgarh, when a Scorpio vehicle overturned after a tyre burst. The accident claimed the lives of three people, including two women, while two others sustained injuries and are undergoing treatment at Ambikapur Hospital. All the victims were returning home from a wedding ceremony.

Accident Details

According to reports, seven people were traveling from Ambikapur to Manendragarh to attend a wedding. While returning late at night, the vehicle’s tyre burst near Chandrapur, causing the driver to lose control and the vehicle to overturn. The impact of the accident resulted in the immediate deaths of two women and one man.

The other injured passengers were initially admitted to the district hospital for treatment and were later referred to Ambikapur Hospital for further care.

Local authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident, focusing on the tyre burst as the primary factor. The police are also looking into whether there were any mechanical issues or other contributing factors.

The families of the deceased have been informed, and the local community has expressed shock and sorrow over the tragic incident.