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Nine Chhattisgarh Residents, Including Three Children, Killed in Maharashtra Highway Crash
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 11 Sep 2026, 10:05 PM
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A road accident on a Maharashtra highway claimed the lives of nine people from Chhattisgarh, among them three children.
A severe collision on a highway in Maharashtra resulted in the deaths of nine individuals travelling from Chhattisgarh. Among the deceased were three children, highlighting the tragic human cost of the crash.
Local police arrived at the scene shortly after the incident was reported and confirmed the fatalities. All the victims were identified as residents of Chhattisgarh, though their exact hometowns have not been disclosed.
Emergency services worked to clear the wreckage and restore traffic flow, while investigators began gathering evidence to determine the cause of the accident. No further details on vehicle types or weather conditions have been released at this stage.
Authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution on the highway, especially in high‑traffic zones, to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Local police arrived at the scene shortly after the incident was reported and confirmed the fatalities. All the victims were identified as residents of Chhattisgarh, though their exact hometowns have not been disclosed.
Emergency services worked to clear the wreckage and restore traffic flow, while investigators began gathering evidence to determine the cause of the accident. No further details on vehicle types or weather conditions have been released at this stage.
Authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution on the highway, especially in high‑traffic zones, to prevent similar tragedies in the future.