Chaos erupted under the Palasapalli Overbridge in Odisha’s capital today when an Ama Bus collided with a cyclist, leaving the rider critically injured.
Enraged locals responded by smashing the bus’s windows and setting it ablaze, highlighting escalating tensions over road accidents and public transport safety.
Eyewitness accounts and initial reports indicate the accident occurred during peak traffic hours, with the bus allegedly striking the cyclist, causing severe injuries. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital, where they remain in critical condition. In the aftermath, a crowd gathered, venting frustration by vandalising the vehicle before igniting it.
Fire services arrived promptly to extinguish the blaze, but the bus was extensively damaged. No passengers on the bus were reported injured, though the incident disrupted traffic in the area for hours. Authorities have launched an investigation into the accident
