At least six people were killed and several others injured after a passenger bus allegedly rammed into an auto-rickshaw and dragged it for nearly 100 metres in Odisha’s Ganjam district on Friday, police said. The horrific accident took place near Ladakapalli Chhak under Purushottampur Police Station limits.
According to reports, the speeding passenger bus crashed into the auto-rickshaw with massive force before dragging the vehicle along the road, leaving it badly mangled. Six people died on the spot in the collision, while four others suffered serious injuries.
Locals rushed to the area after hearing loud screams and alerted police and emergency services. Rescue teams and ambulances soon reached the spot and shifted the injured victims to Kodala Medical for treatment.
Sources said some of the injured remain in critical condition, raising fears that the death toll could rise further. Police said the bus driver allegedly fled from the spot after the accident. Efforts are currently underway to trace the vehicle and identify the driver involved.
A detailed investigation has been launched into the incident. The tragic crash has once again raised concerns over reckless driving and road safety on Odisha roads.
Satish Kumar Dash is a reporter from Odisha with 5 years of journalism experience, including 2.5 years at Times Now Navbharat.
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