Raipur: Three people were killed and more than 10 injured after a bus crashed into a truck on the Raipur-Bilaspur highway in Chhattisgarh early Monday morning.
The accident happened around 5.30 am near Darchura village, close to Simga. The bus was travelling from Raipur to Ambikapur with around 22 passengers when it hit the back of a truck that had broken down and was parked on the highway near a petrol pump.
The front of the bus was badly damaged in the crash, trapping several passengers inside. Most of the passengers were asleep at the time of the accident.
Rescue Teams Pull Passengers Out
Local residents rushed to help after hearing cries from inside the bus. Police and rescue teams also reached the spot and began pulling out the trapped passengers. They used gas cutters to cut through the damaged metal and reach those stuck inside.
The injured were taken to the government hospital in Simga for treatment. Passengers’ belongings were scattered across the accident site after the collision.
Police Investigate the Cause
Initial information suggests the bus was moving at high speed when it hit the truck. However, the exact cause of the accident is yet to be established.
Police are working to identify those who died and those who were injured. Officials said the death toll could rise depending on the condition of the seriously injured passengers. An investigation is underway.