Chhattisgarh Minister Kedar Kashyap’s convoy was involved in a road accident in Kondagaon district on Sunday afternoon, leaving six people injured. A Scorpio reportedly first collided with the minister’s vehicle near Junwani and then went out of control before crashing into the convoy’s follow vehicle. Four of the injured have been referred to Raipur for further treatment. The minister was present in his vehicle at the time of the accident but escaped serious injury.

According to the information available, Kashyap was travelling from his native village Farsaguda towards Kondagaon when the accident took place on the Kondagaon-Jagdalpur route near Junwani. The Scorpio was travelling from Kondagaon towards Jagdalpur when it collided with the minister’s convoy. Following the initial impact, the vehicle lost control and hit the follow vehicle carrying security personnel.

Those injured include the minister’s personal assistant Anurag Sharma, driver Sunil Kumar Maurya and four police personnel. Sharma suffered chest pain and was referred to Raipur. Maurya sustained injuries to his head, face and leg and was also referred. Head injuries were reported in the cases of head constable Rajesh Netam and constable Sugantin Usendi, who were shifted to Raipur for further treatment.

Constable Trilottama Madru suffered injuries to the head, chest, back and right hand, while constable Narmada Markam sustained injuries to the head and left shoulder. The injured were initially taken to the Kondagaon district hospital, where they received medical attention. Four people were subsequently referred to Raipur after doctors assessed their condition.

The collision caused damage to three vehicles involved in the incident. Police reached the spot after receiving information about the accident and used a JCB to remove the damaged vehicles from the road. The accident also led to a brief disruption in movement along the route.

Kashyap later visited the district hospital to meet the injured and check on their condition. Initial information suggests that the minister did not suffer any serious injuries in the accident.

Police have begun investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. Officials are also gathering details about the Scorpio and its driver to determine how the vehicle entered the minister’s convoy and caused the collision. The exact cause of the accident has not yet been established.

The incident comes amid continued focus on road safety and the movement of VIP convoys on busy highways. Further details regarding the condition of the injured and the police investigation are awaited.