Updated: Wed, Nov 26, 2025 09:21 (IST) Five people died in a tragic road accident in Janjgir-Champa district of Chhattisgarh. The incident took place when an SUV collided with a truck, killing five people on the spot and injuring three. All the victims were residents of Nawagarh and were returning from a wedding. Horrific road accident in Janjgir-Champa (file photo) Digital Desk, New Delhi. A painful road accident took place in Janjgir-Champa district of Chhattisgarh. Where a sport utility vehicle (SUV) collided with a truck. The collision was so severe that five people died instantly. While three people were injured. Remove Ads Read Only News Informing about the incident, the police said that the incident took place on the night of Tuesday and Wednesday near Sukli village Janjgir police station area, when the victims, all residents of an area of ​​Nawagarh, were returning after attending a wedding. Five people died instantly. Police said the impact was so strong that the SUV was completely crushed. At that time, five people who traveled in it died instantly. At the same time, three other people were injured in this incident. The injured were taken to a nearby hospital where their condition is said to be critical. Investigation into the incident continues. Police said the accident is under investigation. The deceased have been identified as Vishwanath Dewangan (43), Rajendra Kashyap (27), Pomeshwar Jaltare (33), Bhupendra Sahu (40) and Kamalnayan Sahu (22). (With inputs from news agency PTI)