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Tragic Road Accident in Surajpur: One Dead, 10 Injured

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Surajpur, Dec 31, 2024: A tragic road accident in Surajpur district late on Monday evening resulted in the death of one woman and left 10 others severely injured. The accident occurred when an unidentified vehicle collided with an auto-rickshaw carrying a group of women returning from a religious ceremony.

Accident Details

The incident took place near Barol village as a group of women, including the auto driver, were traveling back home after attending a dashgatra (memorial) ceremony. On their way back, their auto was struck by a fast-moving unknown vehicle, which caused the auto to overturn, leaving the women trapped inside. The force of the impact was so intense that one woman died on the spot, while 10 others, including the auto driver, sustained serious injuries.

Immediate Response

Following the accident, local villagers rushed to help the injured, and they were quickly transported to Surajpur District Hospital with the assistance of a 108 ambulance. Vimlesh Dubey, Inspector at Kotwali Police Station, confirmed that upon reaching the scene, emergency responders immediately took the victims to the hospital, where doctors declared one woman dead.

Injuries and Medical Care

According to Dr. Harshvardhan Sharma, a physician at the district hospital, all the injured victims suffered serious head injuries. After receiving initial treatment, eight critically injured women were referred to Ambikapur Medical College Hospital (MCH) for advanced care, while one woman with a less serious condition is being treated at Surajpur District Hospital. Tragically, one of the women succumbed to her injuries before reaching the hospital.

Police Investigation

Surajpur police have registered a case against the unidentified vehicle responsible for the collision. The driver of the vehicle, who fled the scene immediately after the accident, is currently on the run, and authorities are actively searching for the suspect.

The incident has left the entire village in shock and mourning. Local residents and officials have expressed their condolences to the families affected by this heartbreaking accident. The police are continuing their investigation, hoping to identify the vehicle and driver responsible for this tragic incident.

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