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Automobile
Tyre Burst Causes Bus Crash in Kendujhar, 20 Injured
✍️ Pragativadi
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 05:16 PM
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A sudden tyre burst on a bus traveling in Kendujhar district led to a major collision, forcing 20 passengers to be rushed to hospitals.
Earlier today, a bus operating in Kendujhar district suffered a tyre burst while en route, causing the vehicle to lose control and collide with a roadside barrier. The impact resulted in a pile‑up that left several passengers injured.
Emergency services were dispatched within minutes, and 20 passengers were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment. Medical teams reported a range of injuries, from minor bruises to more serious fractures.
Police investigators are examining the tyre and the bus’s maintenance records to determine the cause of the failure. Authorities have urged bus operators to conduct regular inspections to prevent similar incidents.
The incident has prompted the local transport department to review safety protocols for commercial vehicles in the region.
Emergency services were dispatched within minutes, and 20 passengers were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment. Medical teams reported a range of injuries, from minor bruises to more serious fractures.
Police investigators are examining the tyre and the bus’s maintenance records to determine the cause of the failure. Authorities have urged bus operators to conduct regular inspections to prevent similar incidents.
The incident has prompted the local transport department to review safety protocols for commercial vehicles in the region.