A tragic bus accident occurred in Odisha’s Jajpur district, claiming the lives of five individuals, including a woman, and injuring around 35 others. The incident took place on Barabati bridge on National Highway-16 as the bus, carrying approximately 47 passengers from Puri to West Bengal, fell off the bridge around 9 p.m. According to police, the driver lost control of the vehicle, leading to the accident. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed condolences and announced a compensation of ₹3 lakh each for the families of the deceased. Transport Commissioner Amitav Thakur stated that injured passengers, including women and children, were being transported to Cuttack for treatment.
Fatal Bus Accident on Odisha Bridge Leaves Five Dead, Dozens Injured
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