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Six Dead in Sundargarh Bus–Truck Collision on NH-520

Police say the bus used the wrong lane to bypass a repair closure.

The bus rammed into a truck coming from the opposite direction, trapping several passengers around 11.30am. (Representative photo)

Overview

  • The Koida-bound passenger bus collided head-on with a truck near the K Balang area around 11 a.m. on Thursday.
  • Five victims died at the scene and a sixth succumbed later, with police identifying Karmapal Singh, Shabar Bala, Pushpa Gopi, Satyabhama Thakur and Meri Nag, while one identity is pending.
  • Injury counts reported by outlets differ, with police-linked tallies ranging from 10 to 17 people hurt, including the truck driver in some accounts.
  • Critically injured patients were shifted to Rourkela Government Hospital, and others received treatment at Koida and Lahunipada health centres as rescue teams cleared the wreckage.
  • Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced Rs 4 lakh compensation for the next of kin of each deceased, and leaders issued condolences as an inquiry proceeds.