Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Six Killed After Wheat Truck Hits Parked Vehicle
A truck carrying wheat crashed into a vehicle that had stopped on a highway.
The smaller vehicle had broken down, and it was carrying members of a music band.
The crash happened at Markatola Ghat in Chhattisgarh.
Six people died in the accident.
Two died immediately, while four died later in a hospital.
Seven other people were hurt.
Some victims were trapped under heavy wheat sacks.
The injured were sent to Raipur for more medical care.
Police are trying to find the truck driver, who left the scene.
Six people were killed and seven injured in a crash in Balod district, Chhattisgarh.
The victims were members of a dhumal music band traveling toward Jagdalpur.
Their mini goods vehicle had broken down at Markatola Ghat on National Highway 30.
A wheat-loaded 16-wheeler struck the stationary vehicle from behind and dragged it about 30 metres.
The truck driver fled, while the injured were referred from Dhamtari to Raipur for treatment.
- Who
- Members of a dhumal music band traveling in a mini goods vehicle; the wheat truck driver was also involved.
- What
- A wheat-loaded 16-wheeler crashed into a stationary mini goods vehicle, killing six and injuring seven.
- When
- Friday at about 11:30 a.m.
- Where
- Markatola Ghat, under Purur police station limits, on National Highway 30 in Balod district, Chhattisgarh.
- Why
- The mini goods vehicle had broken down, while the truck was traveling toward Jagdalpur from Raipur.
- Deaths
- 6
- Injured
- 7
- People in mini goods vehicle
- 15, including the band members and their instruments
- Crash location
- Markatola Ghat, National Highway 30
- Truck cargo
- Wheat
- Vehicle movement
- The truck dragged the mini goods vehicle about 30 metres before overturning
- Police action
- Efforts were underway to trace the truck driver, who fled the scene