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Tragic Bus Collision in Bhadrak Leaves 24 Pilgrims Injured

A tragic bus accident in Bhadrak has resulted in injuries to 24 pilgrims, including women and children. The collision occurred early Sunday morning when a bus from Hooghly crashed into another vehicle. Ten individuals are critically injured and have been transferred for advanced medical care. Local authorities and residents quickly responded to the scene, aiding in the rescue efforts. The condition of the injured is reported to be stable, with further details expected to emerge.
By Narendra Chaudhary | Sep 22, 2026, 14:18 IST
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Accident Overview


Bhubaneswar: A serious accident occurred early Sunday morning when a bus transporting pilgrims from Hooghly, West Bengal, collided with another bus on NH-16 near the Dhamra Railway Overbridge in Bhadrak district. This incident resulted in injuries to twenty-four individuals, including seven women and several children, with ten of them suffering critical injuries.


The collision happened around 2:30 AM, leading to multiple passengers sustaining injuries.


In the aftermath, local residents, along with Bhadrak Rural police and Fire Brigade teams, promptly initiated a rescue operation, transporting the injured to the District Headquarters Hospital in Bhadrak.


Those critically injured were subsequently transferred to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack for more intensive care.


Reports indicate that the condition of all injured individuals is currently stable, and further information regarding the accident is pending.


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