A fatal road accident occurred late last night near the Dharmachaya Police Station in Jajpur District, along National Highway No. 16, Jarka Street. One person died in the accident, while two others remain in serious condition. Additionally, 20 people suffered minor injuries.
Last night, a bus named ‘Raja,’ carrying about 50 passengers, was traveling from Baripada to Bhubaneswar. Around 3:00 PM, the speeding ‘Raja’ bus collided with a stationary truck on the road near Jarka.
The impact was so severe that one passenger died at the scene, and two others sustained serious injuries. Emergency responders transferred the critically injured individuals to Cuttack, while medical staff released the others after providing primary treatment at Dharmachaya Medical Centre.
Police have seized the bus involved in the accident and launched an investigation into the incident.