Nun Dies, Four Others Seriously Injured as Car Overturns in Chhattisgarh

Raigarh, October 21, 2026: A 78-year-old nun died and four other nuns and another woman sustained serious injuries after a car carrying them overturned near Dharamjaigarh in Chhattisgarh’s Raigarh district on 20 October. The driver also sustained serious injuries.

According to police, the car left Bilaspur at around 6 am for a programme in Ambikapur. The accident occurred at around 10 am when the vehicle went out of control and overturned near Dharamjaigarh.

The deceased, Sister Agnes David, was a teacher at St. Joseph’s School in Bilaspur. After retirement, she continued to live on the school premises and managed its accounts.

The injured women include Sandanil, 43, a resident of Tarbahar in Bilaspur; Biniyalin Philip, 76; Jacintha, 30; and Celestine Toppo. Another woman also sustained serious injuries.

The driver, 36-year-old Nawal Chandrakar, son of Harishchandra Chandrakar, was also seriously injured.

The five injured women were admitted to Dharamjaigarh Civil Hospital for treatment. Police from Dharamjaigarh police station reached the scene and launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident.

By Catholic Connect Reporter