The deceased were returning from Dongargarh after a visit to a temple when their SUV hit a truck in Rajnandgaon, around 70 kms from Raipur. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

New Delhi: In a road accident, nine members of a family were killed in Chhattisgarh early today morning. The deceased were returning from Dongargarh after a visit to a temple when their SUV hit a truck in Rajnandgaon, around 70 kms from Raipur.

Three people have also been injured in the accident. The accident took place on National Highway 53.

Further details awaited.