A bus overturned near Suku Nala in Ghati, Koraput district, killing two people and injuring 28 others, Baipariguda police reported. Among the injured is a small baby.
The deceased hailed from the Niali area of Cuttack district. Several families from Niali had hired the bus to visit various temples across the state. With more than 40 passengers onboard, the group had visited Maa Manikeshwari temple in Kalahandi yesterday and was heading to Gupteswar, the renowned Shivpitha of Koraput, for darshan this morning. Tragically, the bus overturned near the canal while crossing the ghat early today.
The accident claimed two lives instantly. Medical teams admitted the injured to Ramgiri Primary Health Center and Baipariguda Group Health Centre. Ten of the injured remain in critical condition.