Four Killed After Car Falls Into Barrage on Diwali Night In Chhattisgarh

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Raipur: A tragic road accident in Chhattisgarh turned Diwali celebrations into mourning after four members of a journalist’s family drowned when their car plunged into the Tila Anicut barrage while they were returning to their native village after celebrating the festival.

The heartbreaking incident took place on Diwali night under the jurisdiction of Champaran police station. The car reportedly lost control and fell into the barrage, trapping all four occupants inside. All members of the family lost their lives in the accident.

The deceased have been identified as Sheetal Sahu, a journalist, his wife, and their two children — 21-year-old daughter Purva Sahu and 19-year-old son Vikash Sahu.

The family belonged to Pasaud village of Chhattisgarh. The ill-fated vehicle reportedly carried a “Media Executive” sticker, indicating the professional association of the family.

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According to preliminary information, the family was returning home after celebrating Diwali when the driver suddenly lost control of the vehicle, causing it to plunge into the water.

The incident has cast a pall of grief over the village, with the tragic loss of an entire family leaving relatives and local residents devastated.

Meanwhile, local authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the exact circumstances that led to the accident.

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