Two Killed as Ama Bus Hits Autorickshaw at Rupali Square in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: At least two persons were killed after an Ama Bus rammed into an autorickshaw at Rupali Square in Bhubaneswar on Saturday, triggering panic and public outrage in the busy commercial area.

According to preliminary reports, a speeding Ama Bus operating on Route No. 32 hit the autorickshaw from behind. The impact hurled the three-wheeler forward, crushing it between two buses and causing extensive damage. The occupants of the autorickshaw died on the spot.

The identities of the deceased are yet to be ascertained, police said, adding that further details are awaited.

Following the accident, locals and commuters staged a road blockade at Rupali Square, disrupting traffic movement on the Vani Vihar–Sahid Nagar stretch for a considerable period. Long queues of vehicles were reported as traffic came to a standstill.

Bhubaneswar Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) along with personnel from Sahid Nagar police station rushed to the spot to control the situation and pacify the agitating crowd. Traffic was later regulated after police intervention.

An investigation has been launched to determine the exact cause of the accident, and further action will be taken based on the findings, officials said.