Bhubaneswar, June 15: A passenger bus traveling from Bhubaneswar to Polasara overturned near Pitapalli Chhak on National Highway 16 after hitting a divider. The accident involved the Nilakantha bus and occurred on Sunday afternoon, leaving over 20 passengers injured.

According to reports, the bus was carrying more than 50 passengers when the incident took place. Emergency response teams swiftly arrived at the scene and transported the injured individuals to a nearby medical facility for treatment.

Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident, while traffic officials worked to clear the highway and restore normal movement.

Further updates on the condition of the injured passengers and the official findings from the investigation are awaited.

This incident has raised concerns regarding road safety on major highways and the need for precautionary measures to prevent such accidents.

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