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Speeding Vehicle Hits Chhattisgarh Minister's Convoy, Six Hurt
Chhattisgarh Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap escaped without serious injury after a speeding SUV collided with his official convoy. Six people were injured in the incident, including four police personnel in the escort vehicle.
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A high-speed collision involving the official convoy of Chhattisgarh Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap left six people injured on Thursday, though the minister remained safe from serious harm. The accident occurred when a speeding sport utility vehicle struck the minister's motorcade, triggering immediate emergency response operations at the scene.
Four police personnel deployed in the follow-up vehicle accompanying the minister sustained injuries in the crash. Medical teams rushed to the location and provided initial treatment to those affected. The extent of injuries to the other two people involved in the incident was not immediately clarified.
The forest minister's vehicle bore the brunt of the collision but the protective measures in place ensured he did not suffer significant harm. The Chhattisgarh Police launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident, including examining whether excessive speed or mechanical failure contributed to the SUV's loss of control.
State officials have directed relevant authorities to conduct a detailed inquiry and file a formal report. The incident raises fresh concerns about road safety and security protocols for ministerial convoys traveling through the state's highways.