A tragic bus accident in the Kumhari area of Durg district has resulted in the loss of at least 12 lives, with 14 others sustaining injuries. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening when the bus, carrying workers, overturned and rolled into a ditch, as confirmed by an official.
छत्तीसगढ़ के दुर्ग में हुआ बस हादसा अत्यंत दुखद है। इसमें जिन्होंने अपने प्रियजनों को खोया है, उनके प्रति मेरी संवेदनाएं। इसके साथ ही मैं घायलों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूं। राज्य सरकार की निगरानी में स्थानीय प्रशासन पीड़ितों की हरसंभव मदद में जुटा है।
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Durg Collector Richa Prakash Choudhary provided details of the unfortunate event, stating that the bus, packed with labourers, fell into the ditch near Kumhari at approximately 8:30 pm. “Twelve passengers lost their lives, and 14 others were grievously injured and admitted to a hospital,” Choudhary mentioned.
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She further informed that out of the 14 injured individuals, twelve were referred and transferred to AIIMS (Raipur) for treatment, while the remaining two are currently receiving medical care at a private hospital. Choudhary assured that all of them are in stable condition and are being provided with the best possible care.
छत्तीसगढ़ के दुर्ग में हुआ बस हादसा दुःखद है। इस हादसे में जान गँवाने वाले लोगों के परिजनों के प्रति गहरी संवेदनाएँ व्यक्त करता हूँ और घायलों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूँ।
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Efforts to evacuate passengers who are still trapped inside the bus are underway, the Collector added, noting that the cause of the accident is yet to be determined.
दुर्ग के कुम्हारी के पास निजी कंपनी के कर्मचारियों से भरी बस के दुर्घटनाग्रस्त होने की दुःखद सूचना प्राप्त हुई। इस दुर्घटना में 11 कर्मचारियों के निधन का समाचार प्राप्त हो रहा है।
मैं ईश्वर से दिवंगत आत्माओं को शांति एवं शोकसंतप्त परिजनों को संबल प्रदान करने की प्रार्थना करता…
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Expressing sorrow over the tragic incident, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai shared his condolences via his official social media handle. “I was saddened by the news of a bus, packed with employees of a private firm, meeting with an accident near Kumhari in Durg,” he posted.
“Tragically, 11 employees lost their lives in the accident,” the Chief Minister’s tweet continued. “I pray to the Almighty to bring peace to the departed souls and strength to the bereaved families. Adequate arrangements have been made for the treatment of the injured employees. I wish them a speedy recovery.”
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The entire incident has left the community in shock, and authorities are working diligently to provide support to the affected families. As investigations into the cause of the accident continue, the focus remains on ensuring the best possible care for the injured and extending support to those who have lost their loved ones in this heartbreaking tragedy.