Kerala-Bound Bus Mishap: Five Injured
A bus carrying 47 laborers from Assam to Kerala overturned in Odisha's Balasore district, injuring five people. Local residents assisted in rescuing passengers and transporting them to hospitals. The Transport Department arranged train tickets for the remaining passengers. An investigation into the accident is underway.
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A Kerala-bound bus carrying 47 laborers from Assam overturned in Odisha's Balasore district, resulting in injuries to five individuals. The accident occurred near Shergada when the driver lost control of the vehicle.
Local residents promptly stepped in and rescued the passengers, transporting them to nearby hospitals for immediate medical assistance. Five individuals who sustained serious injuries were initially taken to Balasore District Headquarters Hospital before being transferred to more advanced facilities in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar.
The state Transport Department has facilitated train tickets for the remaining passengers to ensure they reach their destination safely. Meanwhile, police have initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the unfortunate mishap.