A bus accident occurred near Ganeshghat in Cuttack, Odisha, leaving a 9-year-old girl and her grandmother injured. The incident happened when the bus, traveling from Netaji Terminal towards CDA, overturned at a bus stop where the victims were waiting.
The girl and her relative sustained injuries and were admitted to City Hospital for treatment.
The bus overturned at the stoppage, hitting the waiting pair.
Locals intervened, stopping the bus and alerting authorities. Police arrived to manage the situation and calm the crowd.
Recent accidents in Odisha's Cuttack district have raised concerns about road safety. For instance, a state-run bus collided with a parked tanker on NH-16 near Chhatilagada, injuring 14 people, with two in critical condition.
Residents have demanded stricter traffic enforcement to prevent such incidents, highlighting worries about rash driving and road safety in the area.