Police said that the emergency team arrived at the spot for help and all the injured were rushed to the nearest hospital. "18 people died after a pick-up vehicle overturned near the Kawardha area. Four people have been injured & shifted to the hospital for treatment," said, Kawardha SP Abhishek Pallav, ANI quoted saying.
Reacting to the incident, PM Modi posted on social media platform X, "The road accident in Kawardha, Chhattisgarh is extremely painful. My condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in this accident. Along with this, I wish for the speedy recovery of all the injured. Under the supervision of the state government, the local administration is engaged in helping the victims in every possible way."
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