2 dead, 7 injured as SUV heading to PM Narendra Modi's function in Chhattisgarh falls off bridge

TOI City Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Mar 30, 2025, 12:35 IST

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In Chhattisgarh, an SUV heading to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's event veered off a bridge and fell into a river, killing two people and injuring seven others near Kotmi village. The vehicle was on its way from MCB district when the driver lost control, resulting in the fatal accident.

2 dead, 7 injured as SUV heading to PM Narendra Modi's function in Chhattisgarh falls off bridge

NEW DELHI: Two people were killed and seven others injured when an SUV carrying passengers to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's event in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur veered off a bridge and plunged into a river in Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district on Sunday, news agency PTI reported.
According to the police, the incident occurred around 9 am near Kotmi village, resulting in two fatalities and seven injuries. The vehicle was travelling from Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur (MCB) district.
The SUV driver lost control on the bridge, hitting a female pedestrian before plummeting into the river below. Both the pedestrian and the driver sustained fatal injuries at the scene.
The authorities identified the deceased as Ramita Bai from Pandrikhar village and the driver, Babu Lal Chaudhary. The seven injured passengers were taken to Gaurela district hospital, with five in critical condition.

The Prime Minister was scheduled to visit Mohbhattha village in Bilaspur district to inaugurate and dedicate various development projects valued at over Rs 33,700 crore, as well as lay foundation stones for new initiatives.
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Two people were killed and seven injured when an SUV heading to PM Modi's event in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur veered off a bridge and fell into a river near Kotmi village.
The deceased were identified as Ramita Bai from Pandrikhar village and the SUV driver, Babu Lal Chaudhary.
Seven injured passengers were taken to Gaurela district hospital, with five reported to be in critical condition.
The accident occurred ahead of PM Modi's visit to Mohbhattha village in Bilaspur to inaugurate and dedicate development projects worth over ?33,700 crore.

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