Tag: Bus Accident

Overturned OSRTC Bus
OSRTC bus overturns on Ranipathar ghat in Odisha due to 'technical glitch', 15 injured

Following the mishap, the injured were rescued by the passersby and fire services personnel. They were initially admitted to Charichhak Community Health Centre. But they were later shifted to Phulbani hospital.

  • Wednesday, 06 March 2024
Bus Overturns In Cuttack
Bus overturns at Gopalpur in Cuttack; 1 dead, several passengers injured

As per sources, a massive rescue operation was launched by the local residents and other commuters following the incident.

  • Wednesday, 14 February 2024
Bus Accident In Ganjam
Head-on collision between two buses in Ganjam leaves one dead, 10 hurt

It is alleged that the driver of the second bus was driving under the influence of alcohol. However, a detailed investigation can throw light on the exact cause of the mishap.

  • Saturday, 06 January 2024
Bus Accident Near Nischintakoili In Cuttack
2 dead, over 40 injured in bus-truck head-on crash near Cuttack

As per reports, the bus was en route to Cuttack from Kendrapara when it hit the truck from the front. The front parts of both vehicles were completely damaged pinning the drivers inside them.

  • Tuesday, 02 January 2024
Nepal tourists inured in road mishap in Soro
On their way to Puri, 21 devotees from Nepal injured in tragic road mishap in Soro

As per initial reports, around 60 passengers from Nepal were travelling in the tourist bus which was on its way to Puri.

  • Sunday, 08 October 2023
Close shave for 35 passengers as bus overturns in Gajapati
Close shave for 35 passengers as bus overturns in Gajapati

Fortunately, there was no casualty as the passengers escaped with minor injuries. The cops then arranged alternative vehicles and sent all the passengers to their destinations.

  • Saturday, 30 September 2023
Bus overturns
Teacher dead, over 20 students injured as bus overturns at Chandahandi ghati

As per initial reports, students of several schools along with teachers were on their way to attend district-level sports event when the mishap occurred.

  • Wednesday, 27 September 2023
Bus catches fire in Pakistan
16 killed as bus catches fire in Pakistan's Punjab province

At least 16 people were killed and 15 others injured when a bus collided with a pick-up van carrying diesel drums and caught fire in the Pindi Bhattian area in Pakistan's Punjab province in the wee hours on Sunday.

  • Sunday, 20 August 2023
Bus gets swept away in raging flood while crossing bridge over swollen river; watch
Bus gets swept away in raging flood while crossing bridge over swollen river; watch

Recently, a disturbing visual surfaced on social media that shows a bus with passengers on board getting swept away in raging flood waters while crossing a swollen river.

  • Saturday, 15 July 2023
Bus accident
Truck rams into Kolkata-Bhubaneswar bound bus, eight passengers critical

As per initial reports, around 40 passengers were travelling in the private bus which was on its way to Kolkata from Bhubaneswar.

  • Friday, 14 July 2023
bus accident near railway track
Bus crashes near railway tracks in Sambalpur; passengers safe, train services hit

A major tragedy was averted as no train was moving on the track when the bus met with the accident. The movement of some trains on the route was affected following the bus accident.

  • Saturday, 08 July 2023
Buldhana crash: RTO rules out tyre-burst or speeding as cause of accident, bus was ‘fit’
Buldhana crash: RTO rules out tyre-burst or speeding as cause of accident, bus was ‘fit’

In its preliminary report submitted to the government, the RTO has not hinted at any probable causes for the major crash – which the police are probing - as the air conditioned sleeper coach had a fitness certificate valid till March 2024.

  • Saturday, 01 July 2023
OSRTC Bus Accident
OSRTC bus meets with accident in Sambalpur, 8 injured

The OSRTC bus reportedly rammed into a stationary truck from the rear end. At least 20 to 25 persons were travelling in the OSRTC bus when the mishap occurred.

  • Saturday, 01 July 2023
Ex-MP Loses 11 Relatives  In Ganjam Bus Tragedy
Ganjam Bus Tragedy: 11 Out Of 12 Victims Relatives Of Ex-Berhampur MP

Eleven persons among the 12 deceased who lost their lives in the tragic road mishap near Digapahandi in Ganjam district are the family members and relatives of former Berhampur MP Renubala Pradhan.

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  • Monday, 26 June 2023
Bus Accident
Narrow escape for students as ‘drunk’ driver rams coaching centre bus into median in Bhubaneswar

As per initial reports, the bus hit the road median after the driver lost control of the steering wheel. It is alleged that the driver was under the influence of alcohol.

  • Friday, 28 April 2023
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