Road Accident / Pilgrim Bus From MP Crashes Near Pipili, Several Injured
Key Points
- A bus carrying pilgrims from Madhya Pradesh crashed into an electric pole near Teishipur Square on NH‑316 in Pipili.
- Over six women were injured, with one in critical condition; all victims were rushed to nearby hospitals.
- Authorities and police launched rescue operations, while officials stressed the need for stronger road safety measures on the Bhubaneswar‑Puri route.
Bhubaneswar, Jan 6: A bus carrying pilgrims from Madhya Pradesh met with an accident on National Highway‑316 near Teishipur Sqaure in Pipili.
According to reports, the incident occured when the pilgrims were en route to Puri to seek the blessings of Lord Jagannath. Meanwhile, the vehicle lost control and collided with an electric pole.
At least six women sustained injuries in the mishap, with one of them reported to be in critical condition. Local residents rushed to the spot to assist the injured, and emergency services were quickly deployed to provide medical aid.
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Authorities confirmed that the injured were taken to nearby
hospitals for treatment. Police and district officials have reached the site to
oversee rescue operations and ensure traffic movement along the busy highway.
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The incident has raised concerns about road safety on the Bhubaneswar‑Puri route, which witnesses heavy pilgrim traffic throughout the year. Officials assured that further investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the accident and preventive measures will be strengthened to avoid similar mishaps in the future.
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