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Severe accident in Bhubaneswar
One person was dead and four others including three bikers were critically injured in a devastating multi-vehicle accident at the Raj Bhavan Square in Bhubaneswar on Saturday evening.
The tragic accident occurred at around 5.30 pm when a speeding car collided with a motorbike. The impact sent the car veering into another bike before it ascended the central pavement.
In the aftermath of the accident, emergency services swiftly transported the injured to the Capital Hospital, where they are currently receiving intensive care.
Hundreds of vehicles on both sides of the road were halted for some time due to the severe accident. The accident was so severe that some parts of the barricades at the pavement square were damaged.
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Police personnel have cordoned off the area to ensure safety and facilitate a thorough investigation into the cause of the accident. A detailed investigation into the incident has been launched.
It is suspected that the driver of the car might have lost balance as he was allegedly in an inebriated condition. However, as per police sources, the exact cause of the accident could be ascertained following a detailed investigation.