Accident News Updates

A tragic accident occurred at Gundenahalli cross in Byadagi Taluk early Friday, resulting in 13 fatalities and four injuries when a van collided with a parked lorry on National Highway 48. The victims were returning from Chincholi Mayamma Devasthana to Yemehatti village.

Sara was brought to Nandankanan Zoo from Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh as a five-month-old cub as part of an animal exchange programme in 2006.

At least 13 elderly individuals lost vision in one eye after cataract surgeries at a private nursing home in Angul. Following severe eye infections, they were treated at VIMSAR, Burla. The district administration has sealed the facility and ordered an investigation.

Two sisters in Gajapati, Odisha were critically injured due to a mobile phone explosion while watching a video. The incident highlights increasing concerns over the safety of electronic devices.

A mechanical structure reportedly fell on the workers at Rungta Mines under Hindol division in Dhenkanal district which led to the death of two.

In Balasore, an ambulance collided with a truck on NH-16, resulting in a fire and critical injuries to four individuals. The accident occurred early Sunday morning as the ambulance transported patients. Authorities are investigating, while victims receive medical care.

Following the deadly Kanchanjunga Express-goods train collision, the railways plans to enhance communication across departments using stabilisers-cum-call recorders and regulate PLCT issuances during signal failures.

A tragic road accident on Kuakhai Bridge in Cuttack, Odisha, resulted in the death of a crew member from an Odia TV serial and left four others critically injured. The incident occurred when their vehicle was struck by a speeding truck, causing severe injuries and significant damage.

In Chennai, Madhuri, the daughter of YSR Congress Party Rajya Sabha MP Beeda Masthan Rao, allegedly ran over a man with her BMW and received bail within hours. The victim, a 24-year-old painter named Surya, died from his injuries after being hit while sleeping on a pavement.

Three minor boys from Balidia village tragically drowned in the Devi River in Konark, Odisha. Despite rescue efforts and immediate medical attention, they were declared dead upon arrival at local health centers.

The minor child reportedly saw a balloon floating in the drain where the rainwater was flowing. The current was said to be strong. He went to collect the balloon but unfortunately was swept away in the drain water. 

In Odisha, three family members were killed by a wild elephant while sleeping in their backyard. The elephants had previously been driven away but returned unreported by the forest department. This incident highlights ongoing human-elephant conflicts and the community's frustration over insufficient preventive actions.

Following a collision involving the Kanchanjunga Express and a goods train in West Bengal, nine long-distance trains including several Rajdhani Expresses have been rerouted. Railway operations are ongoing to clear and restore the affected tracks.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced an increased ex-gratia payment for victims of the Kanchanjungha Express accident in West Bengal, with Rs 10 lakh for deceased's kin. The incident resulted in eight deaths and over 50 injuries. Rescue efforts are ongoing as routes, including for Rajdhani and Vande Bharat Express, have been diverted.

At least 15 passengers died and 60 were injured when the Kanchanjunga Express was hit by a goods train in Darjeeling, West Bengal. The collision derailed three rear coaches of the stationary passenger train. Rescue efforts are underway, with top officials and local agencies involved. PM Modi expressed condolences and announced financial aid for victims.