Delhi-Bound Bus Overturns in Mayurbhanj, 10 Injured; Two in Critical Condition
Mayurbhanj, Odisha: At least ten passengers were injured, including two critically, after a Delhi-bound passenger bus overturned near Jharpokharia Bazaar on National Highway-18 in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district during the early hours of the morning.
According to reports, the accident occurred at around 3:00 AM when the bus, carrying approximately 42 passengers, lost control and overturned by the roadside.
Soon after the incident, rescue teams from the Fire Service and local police stations rushed to the spot and launched an evacuation operation.
Personnel from Jharpokharia, Saraskana, and Bangiriposhi assisted in rescuing passengers trapped inside the damaged vehicle.
The injured passengers were immediately shifted to nearby medical facilities, while the two critically injured victims were referred to Shirsha Community Health Centre (CHC) for advanced treatment.
Authorities later removed the overturned bus from the highway to restore normal traffic movement on NH-18.
Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation into the incident.
Officials are examining possible causes, including mechanical failure, driver fatigue, and poor visibility conditions at the time of the accident.
Further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.
