A tragic accident on National Highway 16 near Bahanga Bazaar turned a pilgrimage into a nightmare late last night. A bus carrying over 50 passengers from West Bengal to Andhra Pradesh careened off a bridge after the driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel.
The vehicle smashed through the side wall, leaving the front of the bus hanging precariously over the edge. The impact was so violent that the driver was thrown from his seat to the ground below, dying instantly.
Key Details:
Casualties: 1 driver deceased; 14 passengers critically injured.
Rescue: Local residents and Khantapada police launched an immediate operation to extract trapped pilgrims.
Current Status: The injured are battling for life at a nearby hospital, while authorities use cranes to secure the dangling wreckage.
The local police have launched an investigation into the crash, which has sent shockwaves through the region.