Two Critically Injured As Bus Overturns In Mayurbhanj

A major road accident occurred on NH-18 near Jharpokharia market in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district early Wednesday, after a private bus travelling towards Delhi overturned.

The bus, identified as Shyamali, reportedly lost control after striking a road divider at around 3 AM. Two passengers trapped inside the vehicle suffered critical injuries, while several others sustained injuries in the mishap.

Following the incident, Jharpokharia Police rushed to the scene along with fire service teams from Saraskana and Bangiriposi. Rescue personnel managed to pull out the trapped passengers, and the two critically injured victims were immediately shifted to Sirsa Community Health Centre for medical treatment.