In Bhubaneswar,
a heartbreaking accident unfolded when two young girls were critically injured
after a ‘Mo Bus’ ran over them near a petrol station within the
Chandrasekharpur police station jurisdiction. Tragically, one of the girls
suffered severe injuries, losing a limb as the bus ran over her hand, leaving
the community in shock and distress.
The accident
has incited widespread anger among local residents, many of whom gathered in
protest. Demonstrators took immediate action by halting around 20 other ‘Mo Bus’
vehicles that regularly operate on this route, demanding accountability and
safety improvements for passengers and pedestrians alike. The scene became
tense as the crowd expressed their frustration over the perceived negligence
and lack of caution displayed by some city bus drivers.
Emergency
responders arrived quickly, rushing both injured girls to the hospital for
urgent medical care. Their condition remains critical, and they are currently
receiving intensive treatment. In the aftermath of the incident, local police
arrived to de-escalate the situation, ultimately restoring order and dispersing
the crowd. However, the driver responsible for the accident has yet to be
apprehended, as they fled the scene immediately after the incident, compounding
public anger. Authorities have launched an active investigation to track down
the driver, with additional details expected as the probe continues.
This
unfortunate event has ignited discussions across Bhubaneswar, with residents
and activists calling for stricter regulations and better driver training to
prevent similar accidents in the future. Local officials are under increasing
pressure to address the safety issues surrounding public transportation in the
city, as well as to implement stricter penalties for drivers who flee accident
scenes without providing aid. Many argue that enhanced safety measures, such as
improved pedestrian infrastructure and increased vigilance by traffic
authorities, could help prevent similar tragedies.
The
situation remains fluid as residents await further updates from police
investigations and medical reports on the girls’ condition. For the moment, the
incident stands as a grim reminder of the potential risks associated with city
transportation and has fueled a public demand for greater accountability and
safety in Bhubaneswar’s public transit system.
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