In a tragic incident on National Highway-30, a cyclist lost his life, and a motorcyclist was seriously injured early Friday morning between Chichadi and Manjhi Athgaon in Kondagaon district. The accident involved a speeding truck that first hit the motorcyclist and then crashed into two cyclists on the highway. The impact was so severe that one cyclist died instantly, while the motorcyclist is in critical condition and receiving treatment at the district hospital.
Police authorities reported that the truck driver fled the scene after the accident, prompting an investigation and a search for the driver. A case has been filed against the unidentified driver under the Indian Penal Code and the Motor Vehicles Act. Local residents and commuters have expressed frustration over the reckless driving incidents by heavy vehicles on this part of NH-30, calling for increased patrolling, speed cameras, and stricter enforcement of traffic regulations, especially during low-visibility early morning hours.
The deceased cyclist’s body has been sent for postmortem, and the identities of both the deceased and the injured motorcyclist are pending official confirmation by the police. This tragic event adds to the concerning trend of fatal accidents on Chhattisgarh’s national highways, raising significant alarms about road safety in the area.
