Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], May 12 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao on Monday condoled the demise of 13 people who lost their lives in a road accident in Saragaon, calling it a 'tragic incident.'

Arun Sao assured that the incident will be investigated and strict action will be taken on those responsible for the accident.

'13 people have died in a road accident. It is a tragic incident. I express my condolences to the families of the deceased. The incident will be investigated and strict action will be taken against the culprit...The affected families will be given all the requisite help,' Arun Sao said.

On Sunday, 13 people lost their lives and 14 others were injured after a truck collided with a trailer near Saragaon on Raipur-Balodabazar Road in Chhattisgarh.

Earier in the day, Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel raised concern over the increasing accidents in the state and urged the government to take them 'seriously.'

Former Chhattisgarh CM Baghel requested the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government to come up with some solutions to prevent road accidents, along with providing ex gratia to the families of the victims.

Expressing his condolences, Bhupesh Baghel said that a total 23 people have died in various road accidents.

'I have got information that, including yesterday and today, total 23 people have died in various road accidents. I express my condolences. I request govt to take these road accident cases seriously. Along with providing ex-gratia, they should come up with some solutions to prevent such road accidents from happening further,' he said.

SSP Lal Umed Singh told ANI that people from Chataud were returning to their place when their vehicle collided with a truck.

'Some people from the village Chataud had gone to a different village to attend a function...They were returning to their place when their vehicle collided with a truck. Many people got injured in the incident. A total of 13 people died and 14 people got injured in the incident,' Umed Singh said.

People were immediately rushed to Dr B.R. Ambedkar Memorial Hospital, Raipur following the accident. (ANI)