Odisha Latest News: Chain Collision on NH-16 in Bhadrak Leaves One Dead, Four Injured
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Key Points
A series of accidents on National Highway-16 near Trishalpur Chhak in Bhadrak district left one person dead and four others critically injured on Tuesday.
Bhadrak, Mar 17: A chain collision involving two trucks, a bus, and a pickup van on National Highway-16 near Trishalpur Square in Odisha's Bhadrak district left one person dead and four others critically injured on Tuesday, our source from the ground informed.
According to the source, a passenger bus travelling from Kolkata to Bhubaneswar first rammed into a truck from behind. Within moments, another truck crashed into the rear of the bus, triggering a chain collision.
Preliminary findings suggested the mishap occurred after the bus driver allegedly dozed off, leading to the initial collision with a truck moving ahead.
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Multiple Vehicles Involved
Soon after the first impact, a second truck hit the bus from behind. In a further escalation, a pickup van rammed into the truck trailing the bus. The driver of the pickup van died on the spot, the source informed.
Injured Undergoing Treatment
Four passengers sustained critical injuries in the accident and were rescued and admitted to Bhadrak District Headquarters Hospital. Among them, a father and son were later shifted to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack as their condition deteriorated.
Police Probe Underway
Police reached the spot and launched an investigation into the incident. Authorities said a major tragedy was averted as other passengers escaped with minor or no injuries.
Eyewitness Account
Ankan Barik, a passenger from West Bengal travelling on the bus, said the collision occurred suddenly and left passengers in a panic.
Accidents On The Rise
The mishap took place at a time when Odisha reported alarming statistics about road mishaps, with 1,616 accidents occurring this year until March 6, according to data presented in the State Assembly.
Since the beginning of 2026 till March 6, the state has recorded 1,616 accidents, resulting in 1,025 deaths and 1,594 injuries.
Breaking down the figures by road type, 447 accidents occurred on National Highways, claiming 270 lives and injuring 469 people.
On State Highways, 246 accidents led to 150 deaths and 259 injuries. Other roads across the state witnessed 910 accidents, with 594 fatalities and 856 injuries. Expressways recorded 13 accidents, causing 11 deaths and 10 injuries.
According to the source, a passenger bus travelling from Kolkata to Bhubaneswar first rammed into a truck from behind. Within moments, another truck crashed into the rear of the bus, triggering a chain collision.
Preliminary findings suggested the mishap occurred after the bus driver allegedly dozed off, leading to the initial collision with a truck moving ahead.
Also Read: Breaking News: SCB Fire Death Toll Rises to 11; NHRC Seeks Report from Odisha Chief Secretary Within 15 Days
Multiple Vehicles Involved
Soon after the first impact, a second truck hit the bus from behind. In a further escalation, a pickup van rammed into the truck trailing the bus. The driver of the pickup van died on the spot, the source informed.
Injured Undergoing Treatment
Four passengers sustained critical injuries in the accident and were rescued and admitted to Bhadrak District Headquarters Hospital. Among them, a father and son were later shifted to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack as their condition deteriorated.
Police Probe Underway
Police reached the spot and launched an investigation into the incident. Authorities said a major tragedy was averted as other passengers escaped with minor or no injuries.
Eyewitness Account
Ankan Barik, a passenger from West Bengal travelling on the bus, said the collision occurred suddenly and left passengers in a panic.
Accidents On The Rise
The mishap took place at a time when Odisha reported alarming statistics about road mishaps, with 1,616 accidents occurring this year until March 6, according to data presented in the State Assembly.
Since the beginning of 2026 till March 6, the state has recorded 1,616 accidents, resulting in 1,025 deaths and 1,594 injuries.
Breaking down the figures by road type, 447 accidents occurred on National Highways, claiming 270 lives and injuring 469 people.
On State Highways, 246 accidents led to 150 deaths and 259 injuries. Other roads across the state witnessed 910 accidents, with 594 fatalities and 856 injuries. Expressways recorded 13 accidents, causing 11 deaths and 10 injuries.
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