1 dead, 4 critical as man accidentally steps on SUV’s accelerator in Bhadrak

One person lost his life while four others sustained critical injuries after a Bolero ran over them on the premises of a hospital in Bhadrak district on Wednesday.

The mishap occurred at Agarpada community health centre (CHC).  

As per sources, the four-wheeler engaged in hospital duty was unloading medicines when it hit five persons, killing one person on the spot and leaving four others critically injured.

The condition of one of the injured was stated to be critical. All the injured have been shifted to Bhadrak district headquarters hospital. 

"Some patients were standing in the queue in front of the ticket counter at Agarpada CHC today. A staffer got into the vehicle which was parked nearby. He accidentally pressed the accelerator and the vehicle ran into the crowd," said an onlooker.

"We were standing in the queue to book tickets when the vehicle hit us from the rear. I have sustained minor injuries," said a patient.