Tragic Accident in Jagdalpur: Car Swept Away in Floodwaters, Family of Four Perishes

A devastating incident near Darbha on NH 30 in the Kanger Ghati National Park area of Jagdalpur resulted in the deaths of four family members. The deceased included a husband, wife, and their two children. The accident occurred when the family’s Swift Dzire car was swept away by floodwaters. The family, hailing from Tamil Nadu, was visiting Bastar. The driver of the car managed to survive by swimming to safety, but the four family members were trapped in the strong current. Additional SP Maheshwar Nag confirmed the incident. After a strenuous late-night effort, the SDRF team recovered the bodies from the car. All bodies have been sent to Jagdalpur Medical College for post-mortem examination. Police are investigating the matter.