Ganjam (Odisha): Around six persons including four women were killed, while 20 others sustained injuries after a tourist bus met with an accident near Kalinga Ghati on the Ganjam-Kandhamal border late on Tuesday night, the police said. Of the six deceased, four were women passengers, whereas two were men.
The tourist bus from Daringbadi was on its way to West Bengal when the accident occurred. The accident reportedly happened due to brake failure. The driver of the ill-fated vehicle lost control over the vehicle due to brake failure, following which the bus overturned. Altogether 77 persons were onboard the bus. After the receipt of information, fire services personnel rushed to the spot and initiated the rescue operation, sources said.
According to police, the deceased have been identified as Supriya Dener (33), Sanjit Patra (36), Rima Diner( 22), Monsoon Diner (40), Barnali Mana( 36) and Roshia.
Of the twenty injured passengers, some have been admitted to the MKCG Medical College and Hospital at Berhampur, while most of them have been admitted to the Bhanjanagar Hospital where they are undergoing treatment, the officials probing the matter informed.
The police officials have taken cognisance of the matter while further investigation is underway.
