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Bus collides with car on NH-49 in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj; several passengers injured

A bus-car collision in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district on Saturday left several passengers injured. The mishap took place on NH-49 at Bangiriposhi Ghat today.

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Bus collides with car on NH-49 in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj; several passengers injured

Bus collides with car on NH-49 in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj; several passengers injured Photograph: (OTV)

A bus-car collision in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district on Saturday left several passengers injured. The mishap took place on NH-49 at Bangiriposhi Ghat today.

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The four passengers inside the car have been identified as medicine representatives from Balasore. The accident occurred when they were returning from Rairangpur

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Reportedly, the bus lost control on the hilly stretch and crashed into the car. The car’s driver sustained major injuries while the passengers sustained minor injuries, said sources. 

The fire services personnel and police officials rushed to the spot for rescue operations. 

The injured were immediately rushed to Bangiriposhi Hospital, and those critical were shifted to Baripada Hospital for further treatment.
 
Fortunately, no lives were lost in the accident. The accident caused significant traffic disruption on NH-49.

Meanwhile, police have initiated an investigation into the cause of the accident, focusing on whether the road condition or the driver's error contributed to the collision.

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