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Two Drivers Hospitalised After Collision on Angul Highway, Odisha
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 12:16 PM
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A road collision near Angul in Odisha left two drivers with serious injuries, prompting an emergency response.
Earlier today a collision was reported on a road in Angul district of Odisha. The crash involved two vehicles and resulted in both drivers sustaining serious injuries. Emergency services arrived promptly at the scene and provided first aid before transporting the injured parties to the nearest hospital.
Police officials confirmed that the two drivers were admitted with critical but stable conditions and are undergoing treatment. No other casualties were reported, and the accident did not involve any pedestrians or by‑standers.
Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the collision, focusing on factors such as vehicle speed, road conditions and possible driver error. Traffic has been temporarily diverted while the site is cleared and safety checks are carried out.
Officials have urged motorists in the region to exercise caution, especially on busy stretches of road, and to adhere to speed limits to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Police officials confirmed that the two drivers were admitted with critical but stable conditions and are undergoing treatment. No other casualties were reported, and the accident did not involve any pedestrians or by‑standers.
Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the collision, focusing on factors such as vehicle speed, road conditions and possible driver error. Traffic has been temporarily diverted while the site is cleared and safety checks are carried out.
Officials have urged motorists in the region to exercise caution, especially on busy stretches of road, and to adhere to speed limits to prevent similar incidents in the future.