12 Killed, 14 Injured After Bus Falls Into Soil Mine Pit In Durg; PM Modi Extends Condolences

At least 12 staff of a personal agency had been killed and 14 others had been injured after their bus fell right into a ‘murum’ soil mine pit within the Kumhari space of Chhattisgarh’s Durg district on Tuesday night time, police stated.

The accident befell round 8:30 pm close to Khapri village below Kumhari police station limits when the victims — all staff of Kediya distillery firm —  had been returning residence from work, stated Jitendra Shukla, Durg Superintendent of Police.

Visuals of the spot confirmed the bus turned turtle after falling down and a rescue operation underway to evacuate trapped passengers.

“12 people, including three women, were killed in the accident,” he added. The DSP had earlier stated that the demise toll was 15.

Meanwhile, Durg Collector Richa Prakash Choudhary informed reporters {that a} magisterial probe had been ordered into the incident.

“The bus was carrying workers of Kediya Distilleries located in Kumhari area. So far the deaths of 12 people have been confirmed. Of the 14 injured, 12 have been taken to All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur ,while two others are undergoing treatment at a hospital here,” she stated.

The collector stated that the corporate has provided compensation to the victims, including that they may even get comparable assist from the administration.

As per preliminary data, the bus — carrying greater than 30 individuals — skidded off the street and fell into the 40 feet-deep ‘murum’ mine, DSP Shukla stated.

He famous {that a} police group reached the spot quickly after receiving data of the incident. A rescue operation was launched together with the groups of State Disaster Response Force and locals, Shukla added.

Notably, Murum is a kind of soil which is generally used for building.

Choudhary famous that following the magisterial enquiry into the incident, strict motion might be taken towards the responsible.

Deputy chief minister Vijay Sharma reached AIIMS to satisfy the victims of the bus accident.

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai expressed grief over the accident and stated satisfactory preparations have been made for the remedy of the injured individuals. “Received the news about the death of 11 employees of a private company in a bus accident. I pray that departed souls rest in peace and may God give strength to the bereaved family members,” Sai stated.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi additionally expressed grief over the lack of life within the tragic accident and stated all doable assist could be supplied to the victims by the state authorities.

“The bus accident in Durg, Chhattisgarh is extremely sad. My condolences to those who lost their loved ones in this. Along with this, I wish for the speedy recovery of the injured. Under the supervision of the state government, the local administration is engaged in helping the victims in every possible way,” PM Modi wrote on X.

President Droupadi Murmu additionally mourned the deaths and wrote, “I am deeply saddened by the news of deaths of several people in a bus accident in Durg district of Chhattisgarh. My deepest condolences to all the bereaved families. I wish for speedy recovery of the injured.”