Five dead as car hits truck on national highway in Chhatisgarh's Raipur

RAIPUR: Five persons were killed on Thursday in Chhattisgarh's Raipur district after their car jumped a road divider and crashed into a truck, a police official said. The accident took place on the national highway 53 under the Mandir Hasaud police station limits, he said.

"The car was on its way to Arang when the driver lost control. Four occupants of the car died on the spot, while one succumbed to injuries later. A police team is at the spot," the official informed.

Earlier today, in a separate incident, three people were killed and at least 12 others were injured in a road accident in the Narayanpur district of Chhattisgarh. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening at around 8.10 pm. Out of the total deceased, two are men, while another was a woman.

The injured individuals have been admitted to the Primary Health Centre, where they are receiving medical treatment. Two of the 12 injured are seriously injured and have been referred to Narayanpur hospital after first aid.

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