Chhattisgarh, May 4: As many as 10 people died and a child was seriously injured after a truck and car collided near Jagatra in Balod district of Chhattisgarh on Wednesday night, informed police officials.

According to Superintendent of Police (SP), Balod Jitendra Kumar Yadav, the injured has been referred to Raipur for better treatment. Kerala Road Accident: KSRTC Bus Collides With Car, Rams in To Church Wall in Pathanamthitta (Watch Video). 

"10 killed and one child seriously injured after a truck and car collided near Jagatra in Balod district. The injured has been referred to Raipur for better treatment. Search for the driver of the truck underway," he said.

Meanwhile, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel expressed grief over the loss of life and prayed for the recovery of the injured.

"It has just been reported that 10 people have died and one girl is in critical condition in a collision between a Bolero and a truck going to a marriage function near Balodgahan between Purur and Charma in Balod. May God give peace to the departed souls and courage to their families. I pray for the recovery of the injured girl," Tweeted Baghel. Thane Road Accident: Speeding Car Rams Into Electric Pole on Ghodbunder Road, One Killed (See Pics).

Further investigation is underway and details are awaited. (ANI)

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