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As many as 25 passengers were injured while two others were rendered critical after a bus ferrying them overturned at Mukundapur Ghat in Odisha’s Rayagada district. The vehicle, travelling from Hinjilicut to Tikiri overturned after losing balance on the treacherous terrain.
It is reported that the driver lost control of the vehicle which led to the mishap in the ghat, a steep hilly area characteristic of Rayagada. Local authorities confirmed that all injured passengers were quickly taken to Rayagada's district headquarters hospital (DHH) for urgent medical assistance.
The incident places a spotlight on the perils of navigating winding ghat roads, particularly during the monsoon season when these routes can become especially hazardous. Local authorities are conducting investigations to determine the exact cause of the crash and to ensure that safety measures are improved for travellers on this stretch of road.
Police Special Squad Vehicle Crashes:
In another tragic road mishap, a vehicle from the Keonjhar Police's Special Squad was involved in a crash on the Anandpur-Bhadrak road in Odisha. The incident occurred near Charinalia, leading to injuries among three police officers. The exact cause of the accident is still under investigation, and authorities have yet to release further details.
Emergency services swiftly arrived at the scene, providing medical assistance to the injured personnel, who were subsequently hospitalised. Local residents who witnessed the accident recounted the vehicle suddenly veering off the road, although it remains unclear what led to the loss of control.
Police are conducting a thorough inquiry to determine any mechanical failures or external factors that may have contributed to this unfortunate event.
