Speeding Bus Overturns in Chhattisgarh: Two Injured

A private bus in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district overturned, injuring two women passengers. Officials say the accident occurred due to over-speeding and failure to navigate a sharp curve. The driver and conductor fled the scene. The injured are receiving treatment, and police have registered a case against the driver.

A private bus overturned in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district on Monday, leaving two women passengers injured, officials said.

As per the preliminary investigation, the bus with 25 passengers was speeding, and the driver failed to negotiate a sharp curve on the road near Sisringa temple under Dharamjaigarh police station limits.

The bus was heading to neighbouring Jashpur district from Raigarh, a police official said, adding that the driver and conductor fled after the incident.

Basanti Baghel (23) and Jasita Lakra (47) sustained injuries. They are undergoing treatment at Dharamjaigarh civil hospital, he said.

Police have registered a case against the driver.