In Odisha’s Ganjam district, a devastating head-on collision between two buses has resulted in the loss of twelve lives and left several others injured. The incident took place late on Sunday night near Digapahandi on the Berhampur-Taptapani road, approximately 35 km away from the city of Berhampur. The collision occurred when a bus carrying members of a wedding party collided with another passenger vehicle.
According to Berhampur Superintendent of Police Saravana Vivek M, the victims were returning to Khandadeuli near Digapahandi after attending a wedding ceremony in Berhampur. Tragically, the collision claimed the lives of twelve individuals, including seven members of a family and their relatives. The injured were promptly rescued by a team of police personnel who rushed to the scene. They were then swiftly transported to MKCG Medical College and Hospital as well as Digapahandi Hospital for medical treatment.
The severity of the injuries compelled authorities to transfer two of the wounded individuals to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack for specialized care. Recognizing the financial burden faced by the injured, the special relief commission has sanctioned ₹30,000 for each of them to cover their treatment expenses.
The tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the community, and local authorities are investigating the circumstances that led to the collision. As the families mourn the loss of their loved ones, the focus remains on providing the necessary medical care and support to those injured in the accident.
The collision serves as a solemn reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for vigilance while traveling. Authorities are urging motorists to adhere to traffic rules and exercise caution on the roads to prevent such tragic incidents from occurring in the future.
As the investigation unfolds, the community joins in mourning the lives lost and hopes for the swift recovery of those injured in this heartbreaking bus collision in Ganjam, Odisha.
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