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Furteen women and a man were killed and eight others injured when a mini goods vehicle they were travelling in plunged into a gorge in Chhattisgarh's Kabirdham district on Monday, May 20. According to the reports, the accident took place near Bahpani village under Kukdur police station limits when the victims were returning after plucking tendu leaves from a forest in the pick-up vehicle (meant for transportation of goods).Visuals From Accident SiteThe vehicle skidded off the road and fell into the gorge. Fourteen women and a man died on the spot while eight others were injured. After being alerted, a police team rushed to the spot and launched the rescue exercise, the official said. The injured persons were being shifted to hospital, he added.Chhattisgarh deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma on Monday condoled the death of people and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured after a road accident that occurred in Kawardha area of Chhattisgarh today.Chhattisgarh Deputy CM Vijay Sharma said, "The news of the death of 15 people due to the overturning of a pick-up vehicle full of workers in Kawardha is extremely painful. My condolences are with all the families who have lost their loved ones in this accident. Along with this, I wish for the speedy recovery of all the injured. Under the supervision of the state government, the local administration is engaged in providing all possible assistance to the victims and their families."

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