A passenger bus crashed into a stationary truck on National Highway-16 in Balasore’s Jaleswar area, killing two and injuring several others.
The bus was traveling from Narsinghpur in Dhenkanal to Kolkata with over 40 passengers on board. Around 3 AM, it rammed into a broken-down truck near Lakshmannath. The impact instantly killed the driver, Mir Abdul Rahim (39) from Salepur, and the helper, Nrusingha Kathua (40) from Mahanga.
Soon after the crash, fire service teams rushed to the scene and rescued the injured. They transported victims to a nearby hospital for treatment. Among the injured were Parana Begum (25) and Gulhar Bibi (52) from Dhenkanal, Suresh Parida (29), Sanjeeb Sahu (30), and Manas Mohanty (25) from Bhadrak, Prabir Behera (30) from Kendrapada, and conductor Rudrajit Mahapatra (30) from Nimapada.
As their condition worsened, doctors shifted Parana Begum and Gulhar Bibi to Fakir Mohan Medical College and Hospital in Balasore. The crash mangled the front portion of the bus, with most casualties seated near the driver’s cabin.
Meanwhile, Jaleswar police registered a case and launched an investigation into the cause of the accident. Authorities are examining whether poor visibility or negligence contributed to the tragedy.
This bus accident in Balasore underscores the urgent need for improved highway safety and better roadside assistance protocols.
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