Car plunges into Mahanadi in Chhattisgarh on Diwali night; four members die

A tragic and horrific accident occurred in Chhattisgarh on Diwali night, where an entire family lost their lives after their car plunged into a river. Four members of the Sahu family, who were returning home to celebrate the Diwali festival, died in this mishap. The deaths of the husband, wife, and their two children have triggered a wave of mourning across the entire region.

According to reports from Aaj Tak, the Sahu family was returning from Raipur to their home to celebrate Diwali. Late at night, when they reached near the Champaran Tila Anicut, their car suddenly went out of control. After losing control, the vehicle plunged straight into the Mahanadi. The accident was so severe that no one in the car could survive.

The deceased in this tragic accident have been identified as Sheetal Sahu, his wife Bharti Sahu, their 19-year-old son Vikas Sahu, and 21-year-old daughter Purva Sahu. According to information received, Sheetal Sahu was a journalist, and his car had 'Media Executive' written on it. As news of the death of the four family members broke, mourning spread through Pasoud village.

Upon learning of the accident, the Champaran Chowki police of Gobra Nawapara immediately reached the spot. The police launched a rescue operation and retrieved the bodies of all four family members trapped in the car from the river. Subsequently, the police sent the bodies for post-mortem. Currently, the police are investigating the circumstances to determine why the car went out of control and plunged into the river.

On the very night when the family was meant to celebrate the holy festival of Diwali together, this accident brought an end to their lives. The incident has left the entire village in deep shock. There is an atmosphere of heavy mourning in the village following the simultaneous death of the four family members.