A major road accident occurred early Sunday morning on National Highway 16 (NH-16) near Langaleshwar Chhak, Khallikote, resulting in injuries to over 30 passengers.
A Bhubaneswar-to-Aska bus rear-ended a truck, causing severe damage to the vehicle and chaos on the highway. Eyewitnesses described a scene of panic as rescue teams rushed to transport the injured to nearby hospitals.
While the bus driver and helper fled the scene, local authorities have begun investigating the accident, citing high speed or low visibility as potential causes.
This stretch of NH-16 has gained notoriety as an accident hotspot, leading to demands for improved safety measures.
Residents and commuters call for stricter traffic regulations and better infrastructure to prevent future tragedies.
